Passionate about fashion? Love spotting trends, discovering standout pieces, and seeing how a collection comes to life? Your career in fashion buying could start right here!
At Reitmans, we create modern, versatile, and accessible fashion designed to fit into every part of our customers' lives. Behind every collection is a team that understands our customer, spots emerging trends, and selects the right products to build assortments she'll love.
We're looking for a curious, organized, and fashion-loving individual to join our Buying team as a Junior Merchandise Buyer – Knit Tops.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the brand's largest product category, Knit Tops, which plays a key role in our customers' everyday wardrobes.
In this role, you'll work closely with Buying, Design, and cross-functional partners to support the development and preparation of our assortments. You'll also play an important role in creating and managing purchase orders, analyzing sales, and helping bring seasonal collections to life.
It's a great opportunity to sharpen your business skills, grow your buying expertise, and make an impact on one of Reitmans' most important categories!
What You'll Do
- Keep orders on track: Create, enter, and update purchase orders, ensure information is accurate, and follow up with vendors and internal teams.
- Bring collections to life: Support assortment planning, product information management, item creation, and sample tracking for the Knit Tops category.
- Make the numbers talk: Monitor sales, product performance, and key metrics to identify opportunities and support buying decisions.
- Stay ahead of trends: Research fashion trends, competitors, pricing, and customer preferences to help build relevant, versatile, and exciting assortments.
- Support buying decisions: Prepare reports and analyses for seasonal reviews, product meetings, and assortment planning.
- Connect the dots: Collaborate with Buying, Design, and cross-functional partners to keep activities coordinated and timelines on track.
What We're Looking For
- College diploma or university degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- 1+ year of experience in buying, merchandising, or retail.
- Good knowledge of Excel and comfort working with numbers and data.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A genuine interest in fashion, trends, and understanding what customers love.
- A collaborative mindset, curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with different teams and partners.
- Ability to communicate in both French and English to collaborate with vendors and business partners outside Canada.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
- Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
- Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
- Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
- Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
- Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.
*Certain conditions apply
Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.
Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.
The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.
We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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