Ecommerce Merchandiser - North York, Canada - YM INC.

Description

YM Inc.

was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches.

Today we are one of North America's leading apparel retailers operating over 700 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners:

Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Mandee and Charlotte Russe.

Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity.

We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner.

We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.

How you will make a difference:

The Junior E-Commerce Merchandiser is responsible for developing a world-class shopping experience for the Urban Planet website comprising of brands Urban Planet, Urban Kids and Forever21.

They will ensure that products get uploaded online in a timely manner to help drive sales and a great shopping experience.

The E-Commerce Merchandiser reports into the Ecommerce Manager.


What You'll Do:
Understanding product categorization to accurately tag products to ensure they appear in the correct collections online
Applying the correct promotions/pricing to products during the tagging process
Completing the necessary product maintenance post upload to ensure accuracy of upload
Activating products after site maintenance is complete and checking the products are available online in all correct categories/collections where they have been tagged in the navigation
Maintaining the master tags file and master list files of all products uploaded
Website and app maintenance of fixing products that are tagged incorrectly, collection issues, etc.
Brainstorm and collaborate ideas to improve online operations and experience


What You'll Need:
Post-secondary education in Marketing, E-Commerce and/or related experience
Minimum 2 years' experience with E-Commerce
Experience with Shopify platforms and content management systems preferred
Understanding of online shopping experience, on-site customer experience, and competitive environment
Experience with Microsoft Office an asset, specifically Excel
Intermediate/fluent French is an asset.


What we offer:
Competitive Compensation Package
Health and Dental Benefits Plan
Paid Sick Days
Employee Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Ongoing Training and Development
Career Advancement Opportunities
Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team

YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.

We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount

Schedule:
Monday to Friday


Ability to commute/relocate:
North York, ON M6A 2W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)


Education:
DCS / DEC (preferred)


Experience:
Ecommerce Merchandising: 1 year (required)

Shopify: 1 year (required)

Ecommerce: 1 year (required)


Language:
French (preferred)


Work Location:
In person