International Planning Buyer
Ardene
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Determine and commit to a market specific assortment based on forecasted sales.
- Review performance of merchandise, plan vs. actual, vs. LY, stock cover, etc. Based on findings take action to maintain or improve sales at store level: pricing, promotions, product knowledge.
- Identify “best sellers” and ensures to maintain adequate stock cover.
- Identify opportunities for growth, based on trends, performance and competitors.
- Ensures that product newness is maintained, introduced in a timely manner.
- Discontinued ranges are cleared in an effective manner through sale and other 'clearance' or promotional activities thereby ensuring that the aged stock profile & 'quality' of stock is kept to a minimum.
- Work in collaboration with the Logistics Team and allocation team to plan the product flow in line with sales plan.
- 5-6 years of fashion buying experience in women's apparel.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good understanding of supply chain management.
- Experience managing relationships with international partner is an assets.
- Advanced Excel Knowledge.
- Leadership & Management skills .
- Strong analytical skills which leads you to work efficiently and in a goal-oriented way and with a strong sense of business acumen.
- You must show proven success of managing buying and merchandising financials - ability to drive revenue & margin.
- You must have strong commercial awareness keeping a keen eye on the market, competition, current and forthcoming fashion trends to ensure product proposition is in line with all markets.
- You are a people champion with considerable experience in leading and inspiring teams and in guiding them successfully through change processes.
- You remain solution-oriented and flexible in our fast-paced environment, embracing change and seeking new opportunities in our agile work culture.