Assistant Buyer

7 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada Ricki's and Bootlegger Full time

**ASSISTANT BUYER**

Assistant Buyers at Ricki’s work as part of our team that selects and procures product that will achieve Ricki’s financial goals and provide fashionably clothing to our customers. Our Assistant Buyers assist in creating purchase orders, managing product samples, and acting as a liaison with vendors on day-to-day issues.

Ricki’s is looking for a passionate Assistant Buyer to support our buying team with the selection and procurement of products. The Assistant Buyer's responsibilities include fostering positive vendor and cross functional department relationships. Creating and managing purchase orders, samples organization and keeping track of market trends. Assistant Buyers participation in the day to day is key to the department’s success.

**What’s in it for you**:

- Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work remotely.
- Expand your closet with 50% off regular priced product across our brands: Bootlegger, Ricki’s and Cleo
- Growth Opportunities - access to unlimited e-learning, professional development reimbursement, ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities
- Paid sick and personal days allotted annually.
- Complete benefits package including extended health, dental, vision care, life insurance, disability coverage, mental health and life wellness supports.
- Our corporate office, Fashion Campus is a modern workspace with lots of natural light, outdoor green space, collaborative meeting spaces, and sit/stand desks.

**What you’ll be a part of**:

- Create and process all purchase orders and revisions accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Follow up with internal and external partners to ensure the product cycle deadlines are being met.
- Follow up with suppliers on any questions related to the purchase order, price tickets, extension requests, and shipping instructions.
- Manage all product samples and prepare merchandise for meetings, visual merchandising and photography and, on a weekly basis, displaying top selling product.
- Provide our e-commerce and marketing team product descriptions and photo samples to ensure up to date web content.
- Prepare requested information and product for photoshoots in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provide accurate delivery reports, recommending revisions, cancellations, and advances based on analysis.
- Assist in pre-production approvals and fittings, reviewing garment details on all development/fit samples with the Buyer, sending comments to vendors as appropriate.
- Attend product fitting sessions and provide relevant insight based on fashion knowledge and customer/store feedback.
- Develop familiarity and literacy with the buying and selling of product cycles.
- Develop understanding of assigned categories through product knowledge, store visits, and competitor awareness
- Participate during sales, product and merchandise meetings.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Rickis customers and brand.
- Stay knowledgeable of fashion trends and suggests ways to impact current business with their knowledge of current trends.
- Support the business through ad-hoc reporting, market research and other miscellaneous projects as needed.

**The right fit**
- Proficient in administrative duties and has familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
- A strong communicator who can articulate ideas and vision.
- Previous experience in merchandising or retail industry a plus
- Strong Analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
- Collaborative and able to work as part of a team.
- Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
- Excited to Join Our Team? Submit your resume today

**RICKIS’ STORY**

From a single store in 1939 in Brandon, Manitoba, Ricki's has grown to become a destination for fashionable workwear. Our brand success is rooted in our deep commitment to understanding our customer. Working at Ricki’s is fun, fast-paced, and rewarding. We know that the only way we'll continue to grow successfully is by fostering a strong, diverse team. Our team of passionate associates is at the heart of our success. Our associates provide insights that help drive our business and create better product and experiences for our customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

**Salary**: From $38,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Winnipeg, MB R3T 1N6 (required)

Ability to Reloca


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