Associate Merchant

at  Canada Goose Inc

Company Description
Canada Goose isn’t like anything else. We’ve built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you’re part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.
Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they’re yours for the taking.
Job Description

• Assist with assortment strategy creation in partnership with merchants based on the analysis of our own internal metrics as well as the competitor marketplace
• Partner closely with the Planning department and regional teams to ensure optimal product mix
• Identifies opportunities assortments and help to create Product Briefs that communicate to the Design Team what the need is and why with clear direction
• Utilize advanced in-depth knowledge of the Canada Goose consumer, the competition, market trends, retail and Omni channel reality, general business, and available analytics to provide long-term vision and an overall framework for line plans
• Support Categories Strategies by providing data analysis, summaries and financial models when required with a close eye on trend, the market, influencers, and culture
• Collect sales hindsight’s regularly; analyze data to identify regional and channel specific needs and opportunities; present these insights to the rest of the Product Team
• Meet all key milestones and deadlines as set by the Corporate Calendar
• Uphold brand filter and product integrity across categories
• Keep all assortment planning files and tools accurate and up to date including PLM, Line lists, Assortment tools.
• Assist with sample and presentation set up/ coordination