Junior Buyer

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of our carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that we’ve been synonymous with. Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel our company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From our quality and distinctly designed products to our unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything we do and create. Today, his legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance. Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities. Job summary: Under the supervision of the Merchandising Manager, the Junior Buyer supports the buying function by assisting with product selection, assortment planning, category analysis, and order management. The role helps ensure the right products are available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right price, while supporting business performance through accurate reporting and cross-functional coordination. Responsible for: Assist in building seasonal assortments aligned with brand strategy, customer needs, and category objectives. Support product selection through analysis of trends, competitor activity, historical performance, and customer preferences. Monitor sales performance, sell-through, margin, inventory levels, and stock availability to identify risks and opportunities. Produce weekly and ad hoc reporting on key business metrics to support category management and buying decisions. Support order placement, delivery tracking, and order accuracy in partnership with planning, allocation, and operational teams. Assist in managing inventory flow to optimize product availability, support turnover, and minimize markdown exposure. Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences through research and competitive shopping. Qualifications: Degree or certification in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Retail, or a related field. 1–2 years of experience in retail, merchandising, buying support, PO administration, allocation, internship, or co-op experience in retail. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret sales, margin, inventory, and sell-through data. High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization. Commercial awareness, customer focus, and interest in market trends and competitor activity. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic analysis. Joseph Ribkoff is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

The Junior Buyer supports the buying function by assisting with product selection, assortment planning, and category analysis. They are also responsible for monitoring sales performance, managing inventory flow, and producing business reports to support decision-making.

Candidates must have a degree or certification in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field. Additionally, 1–2 years of experience in retail or merchandising and proficiency in Excel are required.

• Sens de l’organisationSouhaitée
• Souci du détailSouhaitée
• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Gestion des stocksSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Product selection
• Assortment planning
• Category analysis
• Order management
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Inventory management
• Market trends
• Competitive shopping
• Excel
• Pivot tables
• VLOOKUP
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Cross-functional coordination
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Vlookups
• Order Management
• Business Metrics
• Assortment Planning
• Brand Strategy
• Category Analytics
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Fashion Merchandising
• Planning
• Research
• Category Management
• Customer Service
• Finance
• Pivot Tables And Charts
• Sales
• Marketing
• Inventory Management
• Markdown
• Market Trend
• Merchandising
• Numerical Analysis
• Operations
• Order Management Systems
• Competitive Analysis
• Detail Oriented

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Administrative
• Buyer
• Food / Beverage Buyer
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine