Assistant Buyer, Retail - Blue Mountains, Canada - Blue Mountain Resort

Blue Mountain Resort

Verified Company

Blue Mountains, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

Year Round

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Resort Perks:

Discounted recreation tickets you can share with your friends. Let them enjoy the zip lines, ropes courses and mountain coaster
Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;
Staff room rates at all our hotels;
Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more

Reporting directly to the Senior Buyer the Assistant Buyer is responsible for the timely manner of order submissions, replenishments of key product groups, and reporting of brand performance with vendor partners.

Success is dependent on understanding business performance through analytics, gathering input from the frontline team and internal customers, collaborating with marketing, group sales & conference departments on specific consumer segments, expanding sales streams with support to internal partners.

The Assistant Buyer will also be responsible for the coordination of the resort uniform program, in partnership with key vendors and resort departments.

Full Time Hours, Year Round

WHAT

WILL I BE DOING?

Monitors sales and margin performance, and variances against budget and forecast.
Assist in purchase order creation, tracking, and adjustments.
Analyze vendor order confirmations for accuracy and compliance.
Assist in monthly/seasonal markdown reviews.
Monitor stock levels and initiate recommendations for repeat orders, consolidations, RTVs and/or markdowns dollars.
Contribute towards establishing, maintaining, and building strong relationships with vendors and internal departments to achieve goals.
Attend key vendor appointments and trade shows.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

23 years retail buying experience and vendor management responsibilities
Proficient with Windows based programs including intermediate level skills in Microsoft Excel.
Must be comfortable with understanding mathematical calculations and analyzing/interpreting data. Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
GTA based, preferred.

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Mountain, Ontario's largest mountain resort is nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, located 90 minutes north of Toronto.

Blue Mountain has become the four-season destination of the North, visited by more than 1.5 million guests a year. Winter at the resort boasts 43 ski and snowboard trails enhanced by a world-class snowmaking system.

Summer months offer the largest downhill mountain biking facility in Ontario, Monterra Golf course, Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, Cascade Putting Course, Timber Challenge Ropes Course, Wind Rider Triple Zips and a private beach property among other seasonal attractions.

Year-round the resort attracts visitors to more than 1,000 luxury accommodation units and 45 unique concept restaurants, bars and retail stores in our pedestrian Village.

53,000 square feet of state

ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 iconic year-round destinations, including the world's largest heli-ski operation, offering the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes.

The company owns and operates a range of recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail and service businesses.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with destinations across the continent, Alterra Mountain Company is rooted in the spirit of the mountains and united by a passion for outdoor adventure.

Alterra Mountain Company's family of diverse playgrounds spans six U.S.

states and three Canadian provinces:

Steamboat and Winter Park Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia.

Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada.

Alterra Mountain Company honors each destination's unique character and authenticity and celebrates the legendary adventures and enduring memories they bring to everyone.

Blue Mountain Resort is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process.

Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.