Assistant Buyer - H Project

Summary

The Assistant Buyer, H Project is a 12-month contract role providing administrative and operational support to the Buyer to ensure accurate and timely execution of buying processes. The role helps achieve sales, margin and sell-through targets through detailed analysis, process management and coordination with vendors, stores and internal teams.

• Monitor sales and margin performance and flag variances against budget and forecast
• Support worksheet completion, purchase order creation, maintenance and open-to-buy tracking
• Review vendor order confirmations and conduct purchase order follow up to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records and update buying tools and systems
• Support forecast preparation, monthly and seasonal markdown execution and pre-market analysis
• Complete and revise store allocations and provide reorder/RTV/consolidation recommendations
• Coordinate with vendors and stores on deliveries, product launches, visual merchandising and in-store activities
• Manage product ticketing, bilingual labeling, hangtags and sample inventory logistics
• Support special orders, trunk shows, events and preparation of presentations and product materials

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years of retail and/or head office buying or merchandising experience
• Sound knowledge of purchasing principles, retail math and order management
• Analytical experience with system-based tools and strong attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication and collaborative interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet timelines and support cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)