Buying Assistant

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Knix Full time

Knix is a direct to consumer intimate apparel brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest growing companies in Canada and globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space.

The Buying Assistant at Knix will work closely with the Buying and Merchandising team and play a pivotal role in assortment planning, purchase order management, and data coordination. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for products and the retail industry.

**The Opportunity**:

- ** Assortment Planning**: Support the merchandising team in developing merchandising strategies and preliminary product assortments / Support the setup and maintenance of assortment plans, ensuring accurate style details and sizing scales for efficient planning.
- **Purchase Order Management**:Assist in creating SKUs and UPCs / Managing colour codes in Netsuite / Handling the export and upload of purchase orders/ Collaborate with the Sourcing team on PO adjustments.
- **Data Management**: Maintain SKU lists across platforms and reconcile any discrepancies.
- **Documentation and Reporting**: Update weekly reports, compile costing information, and manage launch guides.
- ** Other Duties**: Manage market research, ad-hoc reporting, and miscellaneous projects as needed
- ** Collaboration**: Build strong relationships with key partners and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and supporting merchandising initiatives.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Business or Management preferred
- Previous experience in merchandising, product management, or related roles, preferably in the apparel industry
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables) and experience with merchandising software/tools (e.g., retail planning systems, product lifecycle management software, basic Adobe Illustrator)
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in retail math
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate with cross-functional partners and build consensus
- Creative thinking and a passion for staying abreast of market trends and consumer preferences.

**About You**:

- Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with various departments
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain positive relationships with cross-functional partners
- Proactive problem-solver who is adaptable and able to juggle multiple priorities effectively
- Passionate about contributing to a brand committed to inclusivity, diversity, and empowering individuals of all backgrounds
- Committed to upholding Knix's values and delivering exceptional results that drive business growth and customer satisfaction
- Above all, you’re proactive, positive and inspired by Knix or KT by Knix and our mission

Knix is a hybrid work environment with our HQ office located in downtown Toronto (Queen and John). This role would require the incumbent to be in office 2 days every week.

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