Assistant Merchant (12-month contract)

Knix • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

Knix is searching for an Assistant Merchant to work closely with the Merchandising and Planning teams to bring great products to our customers. Reporting to a Merchandise Manager, the Assistant Merchant will play a pivotal role in assortment creation, purchase order management, and data coordination. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a passion for products and the retail industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Business or Management preferred
• Previous experience in merchandising, product management, or related roles, preferably in the apparel industry
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables) and experience with merchandising software/tools (e.g., retail planning systems, product lifecycle management software, basic Adobe Illustrator)
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in retail math
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional partners and build consensus
• Creative thinking and a passion for staying abreast of market trends and consumer preferences

Responsibilities

• Support the merchandising team in developing and executing merchandising strategies.
• Support with the setup and maintenance of line plans and assortment plans.
• Assist in creating SKUs and UPCs.
• Input and maintain SKU lists across platforms and reconcile any discrepancies. Including costing, size scales, colour codes and item attributes within Netsuite & Toolio.
• Handling the export and upload of purchase orders.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing team on PO adjustments.
• Update weekly reports, and manage launch guides.
• Build strong relationships with key partners and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and supporting merchandising initiatives. Including Digi-Merch, Visual Merchandising, IT, and Marketing.
• Manage market research, ad-hoc reporting, and miscellaneous projects as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Paramedical services coverage
• Mental health support
• Vision care
• Access to Dialogue app for virtual coaching, therapy, and legal counseling
• 3 Floater Days
• 10 Sick Days
• 4 extra paid days off attached to Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, and Labour Day
• Paid Parental Leave plan (80% salary for 24 weeks)
• GRSP Match program (up to 3% match)
• $500 annual development budget
• 50% discount on Knix products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree