Overview
Apparel Buyer Jobs in Vancouver – British Columbia at JD Sports Canada
Title: Apparel Buyer
Company: JD Sports Canada
Location: Vancouver – British Columbia
Category: Retail, Sales
Reporting to:
Buying Manager Department:
Merchandising
Location:
Vancouver Head Office Salary: 70-80k Key
Duties
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Responsibilities:
Works cross-functionally with Planner, Allocator and Visual Merchandiser to set assortment, implement strategy, manage open to buy and place re-orders.
Assortment selection, flow, life cycle and distribution across multiple channels and locations.
Create, implement, and report on seasonal
merchandising
strategy.
Works with marketing to create a product marketing plan that drives traffic and generates excitement.
Understands how to balance the needs of the consumer, the brand, and the company.
Actively searches for new brands and products that will protect the company’s top tier position within the partnership with the Planner, manages sell through, markdowns, and exit channels for all products within the portfolio.
Analyse and report on weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance.
Meets or exceeds sales, margin, and inventory targets Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Merchant in a multi-brand retailer.
Experience working
in apparel and sportswear is required.
Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.
Exceptional
communication skills
: oral, visual, written.
Experience using excel, including pivot tables.
Must be
a team player and look to work collaboratively.
Tableau and Jesta experience are an asset.
Must be
passionate about product and have a strong knowledge of streetwear.
You solicit feedback from peers, management and consumers.
Must be
organized and detail oriented
