- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 hours per week
- Education : Bachelor's degree
- Experience : 5 years or more
- Fashion / apparel design
- Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
- or equivalent experience
Tasks
- Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
- Maintain adequate stock levels
- Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
- Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
- Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
- Select and purchase merchandise for resale
- Supervise work of other buyers
- Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
- Analyze and interpret data
Supervision
3-4 people
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
Art or fashion design experience
Women's clothing
Area of specialization
E-commerce
Specialization / experience (business sales and services)
- Buying
- Merchandise needs analysis
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
- Product development
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Valid passport
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
Screening questions
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Other benefits
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