Senior Buyer (Maternity leave replacement)

at  Aldo Group

Montréal, QC, Canada -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate26 Dec, 2024Not Specified28 Sep, 20246 year(s) or aboveTime Management,Analytical Skills,Microsoft Word,High Street,Commercial Awareness,Computer Skills,Excel,Negotiation,Repeats,Budgeting,Communication SkillsNoNo
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EXPERIENCE

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The ALDO Group is looking for an experienced buyer to manage our footwear business. The ideal person is energetic, self-motivated, excited about trends, and possesses a positive attitude.

  • Operating as a business manager with regards to planning & budgeting
  • Monitor competition on an ongoing basis
  • Perform pre-season planning (conceptual assortment planning, open to buy)
  • Build & Purchase a balanced collection (styles, breadth and depth) based on the needs of the region(s)
  • Work closely with Product development team to clearly communicate business needs and ensure a strong product offering
  • Attend product filtering sessions to ensure region(s)’ product needs are met.
  • Manage department budget pre-determined by Planning
  • Perform in-season management (repeats, markdowns, etc)
  • Monitor, analyze & report on product performance (weekly sales, weekly best sellers)
  • Achieve target budget and margins through consistent strategic buying and inventory management, achieve sell-through targets.
  • Participate in regional sales strategies
  • Perform cross-function collaboration activities to ensure Go-to-Market calendar activities are delivered.
  • Coach and mentor assistant buyers and buyers

Responsibilities:

The ALDO Group is looking for an experienced buyer to manage our footwear business. The ideal person is energetic, self-motivated, excited about trends, and possesses a positive attitude.

  • Operating as a business manager with regards to planning & budgeting
  • Monitor competition on an ongoing basis
  • Perform pre-season planning (conceptual assortment planning, open to buy)
  • Build & Purchase a balanced collection (styles, breadth and depth) based on the needs of the region(s)
  • Work closely with Product development team to clearly communicate business needs and ensure a strong product offering
  • Attend product filtering sessions to ensure region(s)’ product needs are met.
  • Manage department budget pre-determined by Planning
  • Perform in-season management (repeats, markdowns, etc)
  • Monitor, analyze & report on product performance (weekly sales, weekly best sellers)
  • Achieve target budget and margins through consistent strategic buying and inventory management, achieve sell-through targets.
  • Participate in regional sales strategies
  • Perform cross-function collaboration activities to ensure Go-to-Market calendar activities are delivered.
  • Coach and mentor assistant buyers and buyers.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:6.0Max:8.0 year(s)

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Sales / BD

Sales

Graduate

Fashion business or a related degree

Proficient

1

Montréal, QC, Canada