Buyer Jobs in Montreal-Est, QC

The purpose of the role

Reporting to the Director, the incumbent will be responsible for buying within a determined product category. They will contribute to the development of collections in accordance with the company's objectives and the financial objectives of product categories.

Main responsibilities

• In collaboration with the planning, allocation, import and design departments and with all the purchasing groups, develop and present a collection in line with the chosen vision, establishing the prices, quantities and turnover of merchandise necessary to achieve financial objectives.
• Analyze market trends, competitors and the fashion industry to develop and purchase products targeting La Vie en Rose's client.
• Ensure, always, that the budgets of their categories are aligned with the financial plan to increase sales, improve margins, optimize inventories and reduce markdowns.
• Identify and seize business and product opportunities to be at the forefront of their market.
• Develop promotions, marketing, branding and visual strategies to increase sales.
• Participate in meetings of the product category team tasked to determine and prioritize common strategies as well as the vision to take which will generate sales.
• Follow up on orders until delivery.
• Comment and participate in the approval of new fittings and ensure compliance with new standards for "fits" and quality.
• In collaboration with the allocation team, ensure the correct level of inventory and replenish purchases by analyzing needs according to sales, inventory levels, sizes and colors.
• Analyze and prepare purchases for future seasons.
• Monitor current and future budgets and analyze department performance.
• Ensure the transmission of information to the visual presentation department on the characteristics of new products and new promotions.
• Visit stores once a week and compete on a regular basis.

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