Associate Buyer

Job title: Associate Buyer

Job description: OAK + FORT is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout the collections. Fueled by the purpose to enhance and explore our own personal style—we authentically embody a place where individuality and uniqueness are celebrated. An ever-evolving point of view, joy in self-expression, and quality are central to our contemporary philosophy. #OAKopportunity

Position Summary

The Associate Buyer is responsible for supporting with assortment planning; managing the data entry of the purchase order process and analyzing their current business category and inventory management. The Associate Buyer supports in ensuring buying dept meets its overall objective of “Right Product, Right Stores, Right Time”.

Responsibilities

Reporting, Analysis & Data Management:

Responsible for maintaining all reporting including sales reports, OTB, worksheets, etc. to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Creates and manages and integrity of line plans, buying worksheets, product attributes

Analyze business, including sales reports, to provide recommendations to Buyer on a weekly basis (reorders)

Prepare analysis and deliver detailed seasonal post-mortem recaps to Senior managers, use sales results to create a strategy for future seasons and provide actionable recommendations

Partner with Planning and Logistics teams to monitor and track inbound receipts, call out product delays to Buyer for drop schedule adjustments

Managing and monitoring the eCommerce process including: content accuracy, out of stock items, analyzing and reacting to business needs, and communicating with e-commerce team with any issues;

Manages accuracy between WFX and Netsuite through connector management, works with WFX to resolve issues and follow up on feature requests

Maintain item creation and product information accuracy in Netsuite

Buying & Product Assortment:

Follow current processes and procedures for buying based on Director’s direction;

Support in the preliminary product assortment planning and creation of Style Guidelines – preparing analysis and projections, suggesting reorders

Support the buyer with order units, ensure monthly MU% targets are met, provide support as needed to achieve financial targets

Management of Purchase Orders – ensuring orders are created accurately and sent on time

Owns and manages the buying for the Home & Jewelry departments – monitor sales, place orders and ensure OTB targets are met

Determine initial product allocation of manufactured goods on a quarterly basis

Conduct store visits on a frequent basis to ensure stores are receiving the right product mix for their location, customer and sales needs;

Obtain feedback on how the market responds to choices made and to market needs; seek customer feedback.

Consistently conduct competitor research, keeping up to date with trends and customer needs within the market

Pricing:

Regularly check slow sellers and propose markdowns;

Prepare and own the management of markdown lists for season sale events – Summer Sale, Warehouse Sales, Black Friday, Boxing Day

Leadership:

Influence and provide mentorship to assistants

Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments

Coach underperforming areas and team members in order to achieve results required

Others:

Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Proficient in excel – pivot tables, vlookups/xlookups, etc

1 year of experience in an associate/assistant buyer role

Ability to understand our customer base

Analytical and creative

Retail experience an asset

Why you’ll love it here:

An opportunity be a part of our growth journey

Ability to expand your skills set and work on high impact projects

Work amongst an exceptionally talented team

Extremely generous Employee Discount

Corporate bonus program

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

3 Weeks’ vacation starting

Summer Fridays (1/2 days)

Hybrid/Remote work options (schedules vary by team/function)

Dog friendly office

Company-wide socials + events

Our Values:

ABOVE + BEYOND We strive for something greater than ourselves.

SELF STARTER Entrepreneurship is the mindset that leads to endless curiosity and continuous improvement.

UNIQUELY YOU We practice acceptance through open-mindedness and personal responsibility.

CHANGE DRIVER We embrace change and never fear what’s next.

PEOPLE POWERED At the core of our brand we are powered by each other.

Our Hiring Process:

We strive to provide an outstanding experience to every individual who shows interest in our organization. Our goal is to ensure that you receive clear communication, regular updates and have a dedicated recruiter to support your hiring journey with us. We believe that every candidate journey should be unique, and that honesty, integrity and transparency is carried throughout.

Once you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect:

A response confirming that we have received your application.

Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team.

We will respond to every applicant in the active process to ensure you know where you stand.

Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted directly by a recruiter.

Your first connection is a 30-minute phone interview with a recruiter.

You can expect potentially two additional interviews with the hiring team.

We will request references and conduct a background check before moving to a final offer.

OAK + FORT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful, diverse, and unique approach to hiring individuals in the communities in which we operate – allowing each person to be their authentic selves. Our hiring commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to any disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture team.

Salary Range: $49,200-$67,650 CAD

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies, and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on provincial or federal requirements.

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