À PROPOS DE STOKES

STOKES est un détaillant canadien spécialisé en articles pour la maison et la cuisine. Nous grandissons et cherchons un(e) professionnel(le) du marchandisage qui allie rigueur analytique et flair produit.
LE RÔLE
Relevant du/de la Directeur(trice) des achats, vous serez responsable de la planification, des achats, du sourcing et de l’allocation (magasins & e‑commerce). Vous déterminez quoi acheter et à quel moment selon les ventes et les délais fournisseurs; vous recommandez les nouveautés à introduire (ex. saison du printemps) et les articles à conserver ou à retirer; et vous soutenez les magasins et le service à la clientèle pour les commandes clients en magasin et les dossiers d’escalade.

ABOUT STOKES

STOKES is a Canadian retailer specializing in home and kitchen products. We’re growing and looking for a hands-on merchandising professional who blends sharp analytics with great product instincts.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Merchandising Director, you will own end‑to‑end planning, buying, sourcing, and store/e‑commerce allocations. You plan what to buy and when, based on sales trends and lead times; identify the new items we should introduce (e.g., for spring) and which items to keep or exit; and support stores and customer service with in‑store client orders and escalations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Planning & Forecasting
• Build seasonal/category SKU‑level demand forecasts and purchasing calendars aligned to sales plans and vendor lead times.
• Own open‑to‑buy (OTB), weeks of supply (WOS), and replenishment rules.
• Analyze weekly sales/on‑hand/cover to recommend keep, expand, reduce, exit actions.
• Buying & Sourcing
• Source new suppliers and products; obtain quotes,
• Drive product ideation with vendors for seasonal launches and exclusives.
• Allocation & Replenishment
• Create initial allocations by store cluster and channel; manage top‑ups, transfers, and rebalancing to maximize in‑stock and sell‑through.
• Partner with DC/Logistics to align inbound flow with promotions and capacity.
• Store & Customer Support
• Support Customer Service on backorders/substitutions; resolve product availability issues.
• Process in‑store client orders (special orders, ship‑to‑store, direct‑to‑home) and track through fulfillment.
• Cross‑Functional
• Collaborate with Marketing on launch calendars and promotional buys.
• Maintain clean product/PO data in planning/ERP systems and track vendor performance.