Assistant Buyer

2 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada Groupe Vision New Look Inc Full time

**Job Title**: Assistant Buyer

**Employment Status**: Permanent

**Supervisor**: Buyer

**Schedule**: Daytime

**Company Overview**:
Newlook Vision Group (NVG), headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is the leading provider of vision care products and services in Canada and is rapidly expanding into the United States. The Group retails optical products that can be grouped into four main categories: (i) prescription and over-the-counter eyeglasses; (ii) contact lenses; (iii) sunglasses, protective eyewear, and reading glasses; and (iv) accessories such as eyeglass and contact lens cleaning products. The Group's store network consists of 470 locations, with 413 locations in Canada and 57 in the United States. Prescription lenses are manufactured at the company's manufacturing and distribution center in Montreal.

Since 2013, NVG's store network has grown from 70 to 470 locations, primarily through acquisitions, and its enterprise value has increased more than tenfold, from approximately $100 million to over $1 billion. This has resulted in significant value creation for its shareholders. During the same period, significant investments have been made in the existing store network, new stores, the laboratory, warehouse, and distribution center.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist the buyer (mainly in the Maison brands) in product coding, follow-up with the distribution center (DC), finance department, customs brokers, and suppliers, and verify system information.
- Regularly organize information files on products and provide labeling instructions to suppliers.
- Enter and track orders.
- Regularly communicate with suppliers to maintain price lists, style information, and order delivery dates.
- Ensure regular maintenance of information in the "Great Plains" system.
- Work closely with our DC to optimize merchandise receiving time.
- Update files after analyzing and tracking inventory changes (prices, conditions, returns, orders, etc.).
- Monitor industry trends and competition to assess and react to market fluctuations.
- Perform tasks in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Assist superiors and colleagues in carrying out their activities when necessary.
- Perform any other tasks related to duties and responsibilities as requested by the immediate supervisor.
- Job Requirements and Qualifications:
**Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.**
- 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Retail experience would be an asset.
- Strong understanding of the industry and relationships between suppliers, retailers, and consumers.
- In-depth knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Bilingualism (French and English) is essential.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Solid organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships.
- Interest in fashion and trends.
- Available to travel to the United States, Asia, or Europe for approximately one week two or three times a year.


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