Ricki's Home Office Apparel Assistant Buyer

THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
We are seeking experienced retail
**Apparel Assistant Buye**r to join Ricki’s Home Office located in Winnipeg.

Assistant Buyers work as part of our team that selects and procures product that will achieve Ricki’s financial goals and provide fashionable 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.

WE VALUE:
Passion - believes in our brand, loves fashion.

Ambassador for the Brand - inspires brand loyalty, fosters great customer experience, fun and approachable.

Drive Results
- deliver results through motivation, inspiration, and accountability.

End Poverty in Women - believe in the power of women, community involvement.

Care - We care about people. We balance our concern for results with a concern for people.

Teamwork - None of us is as good as all of us. We achieve greater results together. We’re committed to fostering an environment where associates lead by their strengths and feel connected to what we stand for.

Inclusivity - We are dedicated to provide an atmosphere free of barriers to promote equity and diversity.

Trust & Respect - We believe in what’s right not who Is right.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

- Expand your closet with 50% off regular priced product
- Casual day - everyday Our casual dress code allows you to be comfortable and feel your best at work
- Growth Opportunities - access to unlimited e-learning, professional development reimbursement, ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities
- Mental health and life wellness supports for all team members
- Paid sick and personal days allotted annually for full time team members
- Complete benefits package for full time team members; includes extended health, dental, vision care, life insurance, disability coverage
- Our corporate office, which we call our Service Office, is a modern workspace with lots of natural light, outdoor green space and collaborative meeting spaces

WHAT YOU’LL BE A PART OF:

- Order Management and Maintenance; ensures orders are processed correctly; guaranteeing scheduled delivery dates; confirming orders; following-up on deliveries; etc.
- Performs the necessary statistical and administrative tasks, maintaining samples etc.
- Active participant within fits, approvals, and meetings
- Work in an organized manner - using and maintaining supplied tools and archiving work appropriately
- Follow up with internal and external partners to ensure the product cycle deadlines are being met
- Manage all product samples and prepare merchandise for meetings, visual merchandising, and photography etc.
- Develop understanding of assigned categories through brand customer, product knowledge, store visits, and competitor awareness.
- Providing consistent quality service support assistance by adhering to brand guidelines, procedures, standards, and goals.
- Effectively responding to and resolving all inquiries within a timely manner.

WHO YOU ARE:

- Team player who will demonstrate core team values.
- Open to feedback, actively listens and values differences.
- Demonstrates initiative, agility, and willingness to do what is right.
- Understands the overall objectives of the department and takes initiative.
- Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; adapts to change well by re-organizing their daily schedule according to priority.
- Detail oriented, and skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking - constantly looking for ways to do more and better work.
- Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.
- Displays a sense of urgency and maintains accountability.

WHAT YOU BRING:

- Diploma in Fashion Merchandising or Business Administration and/or 2+ years’ experience in retail management.
- Post-secondary degree in Retail Management or Fashion; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and meet project deadlines with mínimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills - collaborative, a team player.
- Communicates and collaborates well in cross-functional teams, active contributor.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Energetic, self-motivated, and results oriented.
- Proven ability to interact with individuals from all levels within the organization.

Ready to learn more?

Submit your resume to ONLINE

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ricki’s is 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 considers the applicant’s accessibility needs.