MEC Overview
We believe the transformative power of the outdoors makes us better humans and drives us to do good for the planet. We are here to inspire and support everyone in getting active outside, matching people with gear and advice that instills confidence. We offer more than products, we offer passion. People connect here, through our stores, online channels, over the phone, or through our services and community partners. We love to share our expertise, experience, and enthusiasm. We deliver award winning retail experiences, encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and believe the outdoors make us better.
Our business model is dependent on impassioned and well-trained outdoor enthusiasts and as such we look for individuals who live our purpose and fit with MEC ethos and lifestyle. If you are that person, we’d love to connect with you!
MEC offers a total rewards package that includes a great base pay, a sweet employee discount, a comprehensive benefit package, matching RRSP contributions, an employee development program that even lets you try out gear for yourself, self directed and leader-based training, and a host of other perks and advantages tailored to those who love the outdoors.
MEC is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to work with our people to create a diverse workplace, which accommodates individuals of all abilities, backgrounds and identities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Tell us what you need during the hiring process, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Job Overview
Working closely with the Senior Merchant, the Assistant Merchant supports with executing the brand strategies, product assortment, vendor relationship management, and achieves category goals.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Manage a smaller buying portfolio within a large buying category, delivering the sales and profits as targeted, working in tandem with Senior Merchant on the larger category their portfolio rolls up into.
- Conduct item level assortment analysis and determine assortment decisions, including coverage of needs analysis for priority sub-categories, vendor optimization, SKU optimization, price ladders, brand strategy and development.
- Working to build assortments in JustEnough buying system and Excel including target and placeholder creation, as well as sales and receipt planning.
- A solid understanding of PO process including sorts (DC splits and sizing).
- Take on solving and resolving DCRs, including resolving and negotiating price discrepancies.
- Attending vendor meetings, shadowing and supporting on sales data and analysis.
- Detailed weekly/monthly sales analysis on current business trends and brand/product performance
- Manage brand assortments, including productivity and timeliness of updates for brand portfolio
- Assist the Merchant in the creation and execution of brand/product strategies
- Responsible for SKU creation and maintenance
- Maintain department records and assist with general administration, brand meeting agendas, market prep, reporting & analysis.
- Issue purchase orders within Open-to-Buy parameters; responsible for PO creation and follow up with vendors.
- Execute PO adjustments and cancellations based on information from vendors.
- Review past cancel date POs for cancellations, reissuance/escalation.
- Responsible for gathering and inputting data; building, analyzing and maintaining reports to support merchandise decisions utilizing systems such as MMS, D365, and JustEnough.
- Support merchants with merchandise event/promotional execution including but not limited to item selection templates and marketing campaign templates.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of merchant/buying, allocations, merchandise analysis or related experience.
- Postsecondary education in a related field.
- Experience using Mi9/JustEnough system an asset
- Understanding of the importance of analysis and planning; can organize, prioritize in a challenging multi-tasking environment.
- Communication skills: Strong interpersonal skills, a good listener, good communicator, and solid presentation skills.
- Computer skills: Primarily Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and a solid Process Management.
THE PERKS
- Work-life flexibility
- Hybrid work environment (HO only)
- Variable annual incentive plan (Eligible participants only)
- Generous annual vacation allotment
- Paid Care time (Wellness/sick)
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Staff Discount and amazing deals straight from vendors
- Top-notch benefit plan
- Retirement Plan, matched contributions up to 6%
- Paid days to pursue outdoor activities and/or volunteer in your community
- Free staff gear rental program
- Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
- Career development opportunities
- Field experience days, team away days and much, much more
At our Home Office located in Vancouver, you’ll also love:
- Show up as you are—Athleisure wear
- An open office layout- choose where you sit.
- Well stocked kitchens filled with premium coffees and teas (and ALL the milks)
- Onsite fitness equipment, change rooms with showers and bike storage
Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. MEC reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Are you up for your next adventure? We’d love to hear from you!
The Candidate must be able to read and converse in English. Le candidat doit être à l’aise de lire et de converser en anglais.
