Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day.
A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development.
Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following
- 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
- Monitor buying office and sample inventory
- 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
- Track line budget performance and activity including plans and actuals.
- Coordinate all required activities for trunk shows, special events and personal appearances with the buyer and vendor.
- Responsible for all sample inventory from ordering, to return of merchandise
- Prepare presentations, media kits, event materials, etc.
- Complies with all Health & Safety policies and requirements
- Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations, and cyber security measures.
- Perform other duties, as assigned
The ideal candidate:
- 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 / Retail Math
- 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
Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email careers@holtrenfrew.com and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.