Merchant/Assortment Planner

Overview:

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at and

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Merchant / Assortment Planner for our E-commerce department. This role will help define and execute the online product strategy at Garage Clothing. This role bridges brick & mortar and digital channels, ensuring our e-commerce assortment reflects the best of our core collections while unlocking growth through exclusive capsule extensions, expanded sizing, and complementary third-party brands. The ideal candidate combines sharp merchandising instincts, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the digital customer journey.

Main Responsibilities:

Assortment Strategy & Planning

• Partner with brick & mortar merchants to extend core assortments into e-commerce, identifying opportunities for online exclusives and capsule launches.
• Analyze customer data, digital trends, and competitive landscape to recommend assortment adjustments specific to the online channel.
• Develop and maintain the seasonal e-commerce line plan, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Merchandising Execution

• Collaborate with buying, planning, and allocation teams to ensure the right product depth, breadth, and flow online.
• Partner with digital marketing, creative, and site merchandising teams to ensure product storytelling, cross-selling, and trend stories come to life.
• Lead the setup and launch of online-exclusive capsules and third-party product drops.
• Monitor product performance in real time, making recommendations to optimize pricing, promotions, and rebuys.

Business & Customer Insights

• Leverage site analytics, search data, and customer feedback to refine assortment strategies.
• Partner with planning and finance to manage sales forecasts, margin expectations, and inventory investments for e-commerce.
• Present regular readouts on online assortment performance to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in fashion, marketing or related field
• 4+ years in merchandising, buying, or assortment planning—preferably in apparel or fashion retail.
• Strong understanding of omnichannel retail, with proven experience in e-commerce assortment development.
• Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs, interpret data, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills (experience working with 3rd party brands a plus).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to partner across merchandising, planning, marketing, and digital teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.