Assistant Buyer, Dresses Job in Toronto Recruiting by Hudson’s Bay

Lead a Brilliant Career.

Bring your authentic self to work every day, and help our customers express themselves, style their home, and live their life in a way that reflects who they truly are. 

As a brand, we celebrate the differences that make each and every one of us unique because we believe that people shouldn't fit archetypes.

So why should your career be anything less than extraordinary?

What to Expect:

The Assistant Buyer is responsible for achieving sales and profit objectives for a specific merchandise category or categories, under the direction of the Buyer. This responsibility includes the development and successful implementation of buying strategies, merchandise programs, and marketing plans.

What you will do:

●Help manage vendor and brand selection, develop strong vendor relationships, monitor industry trends, evaluate competition, attend major markets, and conduct competitive shops

●Work closely with our team in Bengaluru to ensure timely execution of item setup and item management

●Assist the Buyer in developing the merchandising strategy and assist with sales analysis to identify and react to trends in-season

●Assist the Buyer with the weekly vendor allowance collections

●Ensure timely delivery of merchandise by managing the purchase order tracker and following up with planning, vendors, and the distribution center

●Review and ensure vendor cost/retail/UPC (Universal Product Code) submissions match the buy submission

●Negotiate and guide the execution of RTVs (Return-to-vendor)

●Effectively manage and monitor internet processes including content accuracy, overall productivity, analyzing and reacting to business needs, and communicating with the digital e-commerce team

●Work closely with the Buyer and advertising/marketing team to manage the advertising process including determining advertised styles, and prep sheets, coordinating sample collection, managing in-stock on ad styles, approval process, and recapping

●Assist with line reviews/style outs for management

●Participate in in-store visits and respond promptly to store visit notes

What you will bring to the team:

●University or college degree or commensurate retail experience

●Minimum of 2 years experience in merchandise or allocation preferred

●Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel

●Problem-solving skills

●Analytical and creative skills

●A great understanding of the value of being proactive and solution-oriented

What’s in it for you?

●A people-focused culture of belonging where Reconciliation & Inclusion are integral to what we do

●Employee Resource Groups that offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse colleagues

●Leadership coaching and development opportunities at all levels

●Benefits package inclusive of parental leave top-up, retirement savings, “Living Well” Program, and more

●A generous Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands

●Work-life balance through a hybrid work model and flexible paid-time-off

The Fabric of Hudson’s Bay

Hudson's Bay has established a reputation for quality and style through an unrivaled assortment of products and categories including fashion, home, beauty, food concepts, and more. Hudson's Bay operates under the HBC brand portfolio. Founded in 1670, HBC is North America's oldest company. Hudson’s Bay helps Canadians live their best style of life by operatingfeaturing Marketplace, one of the largest premium life & style digital platforms in Canada, with a seamless connection to a network of Hudson’s Bay stores from coast to coast.

At Hudson’s Bay, smart, high-performing team members will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value ambitious work and great ideas grounded in data and insights. We strive everyday to provide our customers with an experience they will value with our products, services and dedication towards adapting to the ever changing environment of retail.

This role will actively support our DE&I framework by identifying opportunities to increase and promote diversity in our teams, products and brands. They will lead with inclusion to nurture our OneTeam culture by removing barriers for our Associates and communities.

We’d love for you to join us in our mission to help Canadians live their best style of life! Stay connected with us on , , , , and .

Thank you for your interest In The Bay. We look forward to reviewing your application.

The Bay provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Bay welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used