APS - Associate Buyer

The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc. • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

The Associate Buyer plays a key supporting role in the end-to-end buying process for the footwear category. This position assists in planning, product selection, data analysis, and in-season management, helping to ensure the product assortment meets customer expectations and business goals. The Associate Buyer collaborates with cross-functional teams and contributes to the execution of seasonal strategies aligned with the SPERRY brand vision and commercial targets.

Requirements

• One to three years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities efficiently.
• Proven analytical capabilities
• Excellent knowledge of Microsolft Office (particularly Excel)
• Great communication skills (speaks with clarity and professionalism)
• Customer centric and able to under their needs
• Ability to build and maintain relationships (regular interdepartmental collaboration is integral to the role)
• Fashion Savvy and aware of market trends
• Strong desire to learn and capable of active listening

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Open-to-Buy (OTB) process by maintaining and updating key planning documents (Assortment Sheets, On order, Delivery trackers)
• Track and report weekly sales, identifying top performers and sales trends
• Support the Buyer in achieving margin, sales, and sell-through targets
• Monitor weekly performance and support the Buyer in making recommendations for reorders, markdowns, and inventory rebalancing.
• Prepare data and analysis for business unit meetings and post-mortem
• Help coordinate and maintain assortment plans by updating style details, SKU counts, and product flow.
• Attend handover finalization and injections meetings, taking detailed notes and ensuring action items are tracked and followed up.
• Support the Buyer in analyzing market trends and competitor activity to help identify product opportunities.
• Partner with Allocation, Planning, and Visual Merchandising teams to ensure product strategy execution aligns with seasonal goals.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of Go-to-Market calendars and deliverables.
• Coordinate with the Visual Merchandising team to ensure product assortments are supported with clear, brand-aligned in-store presentations.

Benefits

• meaningful recognition
• flexible work options
• great on-site perks
• generous discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level