Buying Assistant

Laura Canada•Laval, QC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Assistant to the Category Manager, you will contribute to Laura’s success by supporting the Category Manager at every level of the merchandise buying process, consistent with division strategy. You will work on daily activities such as analysis, preparation of reports, and procuring merchandise alongside the Category Manager. Laura Canada is a family-owned retailer housing two iconic women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and sell our fashion collections across Canada. We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 retail store locations as well as operating laura.ca and melanielyne.com.

Requirements

Related industry or equivalent experience
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
Good knowledge of merchandising systems.
Excellent communication skills
Strong organization skills
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Category Manager in managing OTB by class/supplier on an on-going basis.
Provide Category Manager with monthly and, upon request, seasonal analysis of the business for planning purposes.
Create Storyboards.
Create Purchase Orders and execute modifications (i.e. cost adjustments).
Follow up on repeats for the Category Manager in a timely manner (i.e. inquiries about availability, discount and deliveries).
Follow-up and maintain professional relationship with vendors.
Execute Re-SKU’s and recalls.
Review the Style Cards or V-listing weekly to monitor performance of each style and recommend action to Category Manager (i.e. repeats, fit issues, quality issues).
Follow up on delivery and shipping of orders and reports to Category Manager any delay or merchandise issue.
Communicate with the Quality Assurance and Fit Departments as required on any quality control issues and approvals.
Support store requests (missing UPC codes, special orders, etc.).
Call vendors/stores/Distribution Centre for samples for Marketing and Product Knowledge material and prepare/organize all swatches, books and samples.