Category Assistant, Softlines - Mississauga, Canada - Red Apple Stores Inc.

Red Apple Stores Inc.

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Responsibilities:

Red Apple Stores ULC is looking for a Category Assistant - Softlines to join our team. This is a 12-18 month contract.

The Category Assistant is responsible for supporting the Category Manager in all areas that encompass both Financial and Merchant strategies to deliver on key matrix of sales, profit, turnover and inventory.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Order Management (creation, distribution and follow up)
Item Management (sku and pricing creation and maintenance)
Sample Management (ordering and back shop setup)
Building and maintaining good vendor relations
Communications with logistics and stores and required
Procurement of reporting for vendor inquiries
Understand and effectively use company's information systems relevant to buying
Special projects as required

RELATIONSHIPS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Internal: Members of the Allocation, Merchandising, Operations (Stores), Logistics, and Finance Teams
External: Vendors

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

12 years retail experience
College diploma in Business Administration/Merchandising or a related field
A results driven, self starter with demonstrated passion for buying & a desire to learn
Strong communication skills with an attention to detail
Ability to work in a team or independently
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize, and multiple tasks
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Working knowledge of JDA an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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