Senior Product Manager (Senior Merchant)

at  Groupe Dynamite Inc

Mont-royal, QC, Canada -

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Immediate25 Jan, 2025Not Specified26 Oct, 2024N/ACommunication Skills,Software Systems,Product Knowledge,Leadership Skills,Excel,Group Insurance,Computer Skills,Gdi,Analytical Skills,Young People,Teams,Fashion Buying,English,Product ManagementNoNo
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Description:

Overview:
Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, privately held house of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.
Our mission of “Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time” is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI’s long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.
Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Merchandise team is looking for Senior Product Manager, Buying/Merchandising, to be responsible for leadership and product line management for all facets of the merchandising process. You will work in cross-functional teams to successfully develop, design, and manage merchandise to drive a product line that meets business plans and long-term vision.
You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer, to an omni-channel leader and tech-first fashion disruptor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree;
  • At least 7 years of experience in fashion buying and/or fashion product management;
  • Excellent sense of style and knowledge of fashion trends;
  • Strong product knowledge and a balance of analytical and creative abilities to positively affect the bottom line;
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical skills;
  • Language of work: French or English, excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are required in order to deal with international suppliers;
  • Solid planning skills with experience managing an Open-to-Buy;
  • Strong ability to work in teams and leadership skills;
  • Good computer skills (Excel and/or equivalent software systems);
  • In-depth understanding of our brand and its target market.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

  • A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
  • A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
  • Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
  • An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;Exclusive private sample sales;
  • A flexible vacation policy;
  • And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive current/future growth of the department through the development of merchandise assortments;
  • Develop a track record of success by consistently delivering on or above target results to plan;
  • Develop creative and innovative strategies to drive a business plan;
  • Understand and analyze competition and marketplace to enhance customer focus and develop innovative ideas;
  • Manage OTB in order to drive and build business strategies;
  • Work in conjunction with Planning to manage the OTB in terms of receipts, sales, margin, markdowns and weeks of stock;
  • Lead and manage the line planning, pricing, and product creation process including style/color plan and sizing strategy;
  • Analyze performance and plans to help identify sales and margin opportunities that can exceed the plan;
  • Constant pursuit of providing on-trend product to the customer and driving department growth through assortment planning;
  • Quickly adapt to changes/trends occurring in the business and marketplace;
  • Effectively and efficiently lead business meetings; communicate, influence and negotiate with cross-functional teams to execute vision;
  • Collaborate with the Visual team and ongoing management in the development and execution of floor sets;
  • Lead, coach and develop junior buyers and Merchandise Assistant team to continually improve capabilities and performance needed to deliver business plan;
  • Shift ownership and responsibility to direct reports and provide opportunity to demonstrate skills.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Fashion / Garments / Merchandising

Marketing

Graduate

Proficient

1

Mont-royal, QC, Canada