Buyer, Watches

**Location**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

**Category**:
**Job Opened**: November 6th, 2024

**Education**:
**Job Number**: R-110875

**Job Type**: Regular

**Remote**: No

**Address**:
401 Bay St
** Lead a Brilliant Career.**

Bring your authentic self to work every day, and help our customers express themselves, style their home, and live their life in a way that reflects who they truly are.

As a brand, we celebrate the differences that make each and every one of us unique because we believe that people shouldn't fit archetypes.

So why should your career be anything less than extraordinary?

**What you will do**:

- Develop & execute the assortment matrix through vendor selection, monitoring industry trends, evaluating competition, and attending major markets
- Develop & execute the merchandise strategy, complete top-level seasonal buys to ensure optimal productivity by style and react to trends in-season
- Lead the merchandising strategy for OMNI retail channels, including ecom and brick & mortar, to ensure assortment strategy is executed
- Partner with the Planner on the OTB process, developing the replenishment model, and inventory productivity
- Support the ongoing OTB process forecasting sales, profit, and inventory to plan
- Negotiate and partner with vendors to maintain gross margin profitability by collecting vendor allowance & maintaining strong relationships
- Develop and execute aged inventory exit strategies to ensure inventory productivity
- Responsible for all aspects of category marketing strategy
- Plan and approve all advertising, promotional strategies, and marketing, and monitor effectiveness
- Forecast sales for promotional offers
- Partner with Vendor Media Services to negotiate with vendors on advertising co-op for omni-channel campaigns
- Partner with and support visual team in providing in-store signage and store presentation guidance
- Provide coaching, development & direction to Buyer Assistant & Associate Buyer, and other merchants as required

**What you will bring to the team**:

- A BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred
- Must have 4-6 years of experience in a buying capacity, overseeing both the creative and financial aspects of merchandising
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Strong business and financial analysis skills
- Proven ability to create and execute a sound business strategy
- Ability to build/maintain strong Vendor partnerships.
- Willingness to travel, including overseas
- Ability to take initiative in driving business results and are comfortable and confident in making effective decisions in a timely manner
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment and leverage cross-functional partnerships
- Possess qualities to be a respected proven leader who enjoys team development, mentoring others, and fostering opportunities for growth

**What’s in it for you?**
- A people-focused culture of belonging where Reconciliation & Inclusion are integral to what we do
- Employee Resource Groups that offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse colleagues
- Leadership coaching and development opportunities at all levels
- Benefits package inclusive of parental leave top-up, retirement savings, “Living Well” Program, and more
- A generous Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands
- Work-life balance through a hybrid work model and flexible paid-time-off

We are on an ever-evolving journey to create a culture of inclusion, where we celebrate diverse perspectives, create exciting opportunities and eliminate barriers so each associate can have a sense of belonging, while reimagining the future of retail.