Buying Manager

Job Responsibility:

Toronto based High-End Retail Company TNT (tntfashion.ca) is looking for a full-time Buying Manager with extensive Fashion background to join our Buying Team. This position would be working directly with the Owner and Lead Buyer of TNT.

:

• Monitor sales and margin performance and interpret variances against budget and forecast
• Assist in purchase order creation, tracking, open to buy reporting
• Check order confirmation from vendors for accuracy and compliance with our purchase order and/or terms of agreement
• Conduct purchase order follow up with vendors and resolve all related distribution issues.
• Support in the forecast preparation
• Assist in monthly/seasonal markdown sessions
• Monitor stock levels and initiate recommendations for repeat orders and consolidations
• Assist in preparation for pre-market analysis
• Participate in creation of financial plans in partnership with Buyers and Planners
• Work with Buyer and Planner to prepare seasonal business review
• Provide sales analysis in-season for recommended repeats, consolidations and RTVs
• Complete/revise store allocations for merchandise on order
• Contribute towards establishing, maintaining and building strong relationships with vendors and internal departments to achieve goals
• Follow-up with stores using appropriate frequency and communication channels consolidations, repeats and RTVs, as well as product and merchandise information
• Initiate and coordinate with vendors and stores in-store product knowledge sessions and contests
• Prepare seasonal store product knowledge and road tour information; manage with the Buyer
• Coordinate all required activities for trunk shows, special events and personal appearances with the buyer and vendor.
• Scheduling Buying appointments and coordinating meetings
• Reviewing and generating reports to assist in buying decisions

Requirements :

• Previous fashion administrative experience (wholesale or retail)
• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years of post-university work experience
• Sound knowledge of purchasing principles and practices
• Previous experience in analysis an asset including use of system-based tools
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required
• Confident and effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Highly service-oriented with exceptional organizational and follow up skills
• Passionate about fashion and luxury retailing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person