Merchandising Coordinator

Maison Birks•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Merchandising Coordinator for our Birks Corporate Office, located in Downtown Montreal, you will get to embody our belief in the promise of a brighter tomorrow through each interaction. As such, you will get to work in a highly motivated team that values excellence, hard work and team work. Under the general direction of the Director of merchandising, Watches the Merchandising Coordinator supports day-to-day merchandising operations by managing product setup, order processing, and vendor coordination. This role ensures accurate execution of inventory flow and supports the Buyer/Director in driving efficient merchandising processes. Also, this role maintains strong vendor relationships in an effective, efficient, and professional manner with all internal and external key partners. He/she will work closely with the buying and planning team in a dynamic and fast past environment.

Requirements

University Degree in any related field
Strong understanding or experience in retail or fashion environment
MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point)
Being able to work in a fast-paced environment
Highly analytical and detail-oriented
Solid organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships
Bilingual (French & English ; oral and written)

Nice To Haves

No previous experience in a similar role is needed
AS400 and MS Dynamics (asset)
Proficient level of English is required, in particular to communicate on a regular basis with employees and managers outside of Quebec

Responsibilities

Create and maintain purchase orders (POs)
UPC creation for new and existing products
Maintain and upload UPC product images onto Z drive
Ensure product data integrity across merchandising systems
Support Special Orders
Support replenishment activities to maintain appropriate stock levels
Assist in monitoring product availability and inventory flow
Follow up on vendor orders to ensure timely deliveries and resolve discrepancies
Support ongoing communication with vendors regarding order status and product availability
Assist in maintaining strong working relationships with brand partners
Ensure adherence to merchandising processes and timelines
Support process coordination to maintain efficiency and accuracy in operations
Support the Buyer/Director on merchandising initiatives and projects
Assist with cross-functional coordination as needed (Planning, Operations, etc.)