Buyer, (Menswear, Luxury Retail) (Contract Role - 12 months)

at  Harry Rosen

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Buyer, (Menswear, Luxury Retail) (Contract Role - 12 months)
Full-Time Permanent
Reporting to EVP, Chief Product Officer
Toronto, Ontario
Harry Rosen Inc. Central Office (77 Bloor St. West)
Hybrid work environment
Your Style, Your Career
Harry Rosen is a retailer of fine quality menswear with store locations across Canada. We have been specializing in luxury menswear for over 70 years and have been officially recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
An exciting and challenging opportunity exists as a Buyer. You will be part of a highly talented group of individuals that ensure we are a menswear fashion leader within our industry.

We are seeking a professional to join our Buying Department and be accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Establishing the seasonal merchandise plan for your commodity
• Developing, presenting, and executing seasonal merchandise plans
• Selecting merchandise which supports the Harry Rosen merchandising philosophy and direction, and which is tailored based on the individual store profile and the unique needs of that store
• Negotiating merchandise agreements with vendors and maintaining successful vendor relationships
• Managing inventory to ensure that gross margin return on paid inventory is maximized – maintain basic stock, maintain and monitor current OTB, schedule deliveries, rebalance merchandise, and recall goods
• Analyze all aspects of the business - sales, sell through, GM, turn, store level results
• Maintaining open communications with Store and Central Office Management
• Source and evaluate vendors for private label development
• Prepare sell thru report to bring/send to vendor appointment
• Source product for outlet locations and mainline margin OP buys as needed
• Market research and retail landscape awareness including positive/negative business trends to manage risk
• Review and adjust basic inventory assortment
• Support Trunk Show/In Store Event
• Regular Store Visits with set agenda
• Travel as required, US & International

The successful candidate will have the following background/experience:

• University Degree in a related discipline
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ Buying experience
• Demonstrated experience with Men’s Luxury Brands in a high-volume multi-brand retailer
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of categories including Clothing, Footwear and lifestyle
• Ability to manage a portfolio of brands
• Strong budgeting and financial planning skills
• Strong critical decision making and negotiation skills
• An exceptional orientation to detail
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong sense of urgency with the proven ability to set and meet deadlines
• Exceptional computer skills, specifically Excel and Outlook
• Retail experience, an asset

What are the perks of the job?

• A modern, digitally advanced workplace
• A coach committed to supporting the achievement of your personal career goals
• A culture that is rich and diverse fostered through an internal Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council
• An employer that values internal growth and promotion and is committed to succession planning for your future

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity.
Harry Rosen Inc. is committed to ensuring that our environment is barrier-free to all persons, employees, and clients alike, as we believe in equal opportunity and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. In the spirit of this philosophy, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants with accommodation needs in the interview and assessment process. If you need assistance during the selection process, please contact us at careers@harryrosen.com with details

• Establishing the seasonal merchandise plan for your commodity
• Developing, presenting, and executing seasonal merchandise plans
• Selecting merchandise which supports the Harry Rosen merchandising philosophy and direction, and which is tailored based on the individual store profile and the unique needs of that store
• Negotiating merchandise agreements with vendors and maintaining successful vendor relationships
• Managing inventory to ensure that gross margin return on paid inventory is maximized – maintain basic stock, maintain and monitor current OTB, schedule deliveries, rebalance merchandise, and recall goods
• Analyze all aspects of the business - sales, sell through, GM, turn, store level results
• Maintaining open communications with Store and Central Office Management
• Source and evaluate vendors for private label development
• Prepare sell thru report to bring/send to vendor appointment
• Source product for outlet locations and mainline margin OP buys as needed
• Market research and retail landscape awareness including positive/negative business trends to manage risk
• Review and adjust basic inventory assortment
• Support Trunk Show/In Store Event
• Regular Store Visits with set agenda
• Travel as required, US & Internationa