Junior Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

As one of world’s leading and fastest-growing home furnishing retailers, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. The company is very proud of the inclusive and collaborative culture.

Our values – Tradesman , Colleague , and Corporate Spirit – are not just words on the lunchroom wall but are consistently communicated and lived.  Our values are undoubtedly the reason JYSK has flourished in Canada over the last 29 years, with 70 stores and 1100+ colleagues.

Job Description

As a Junior Buyer, you will support a Category Manager with the purchasing and line management of your designated portfolio. You will work to maximize sales and profit of the product category.

The position includes coordination with key teams and working on several projects at a time, including retail pricing management, cost negotiations, inventory management, sales forecasting, and marketing content.

You will utilize data to drive decisions and ensure adherence to product ordering calendars and timelines.

This role is required to work onsite in our corporate office located in Coquitlam.

Product Category Management, which includes but is not limited to :

• Be the expert for your portfolio through understanding market trends, competitor analysis, and consumer needs
• Assist in the management of the product line assortment, forecast sales mix and create pricing strategy under the direction of a Category Manager
• Maximize profitability and sales aligned with your financial targets
• Identify growth and savings opportunities
• Manage large data sets to support decision-making, using Power BI tools and Excel
• Manage demand and promotional planning to ensure an optimal inventory level
• Maintain price and product spec accuracy in our systems
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure your category success (including planning, marketing, e-commerce, and store operations)

Sales and Marketing Management :   which includes but is not limited to :

What does this role offer you?

What do you bring to the role?

Compensation :  Generally, the hiring range for this position is  $48,000 to $55,000 annually ; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

JYSK Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all candidates to apply.  Our company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where Colleagues can fully develop and utilize their talents and strengths. We consider all applications on the basis of the position requirements, and we do so without regard to any unrelated factor and / or characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process