International Planning Buyer

Hey, we're Ardene!

We're the ultimate destination in North America and beyond for head-to-toe apparel, footwear, and accessories - all at the best prices. In 1982, we started as an accessories and jewelry retailer. Today, we're on a whole new level, with 250+ stores in Canada, the USA and internationally – not to mention ardene.com and our app!

We believe that fashion shouldn’t be exclusive or intimidating – it should be celebrated with youthful confidence and fearless enthusiasm. Our journey is ongoing in this new era of retail, as we focus more than ever before on customer experience and sustainable practices.

We also take employee wellbeing and personal growth to heart. Our teams focus on driving initiatives in the area of mental health, diversity & inclusion, engagement and recognition. This includes our many mindfulness programs too, so our teams can create meaningful connections, lead with intention and kindness, and be their best selves at work and in their lives.

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WHO YOU ARE:

The International Planning Buyer will collaborate closely with external and internal partners to define the assortment required to achieve and surpass sales plans in each markets. The candidate must have a strong, solid background buying and planning. The role requires a strong individual that has entrepreneur skills, very practical and efficient work methodology. International experience is an asset. 

Forecast, Buy, Review, Act, Grow.

• Determine and commit to a market specific assortment based on forecasted sales.
• Review performance of merchandise, plan vs. actual, vs. LY, stock cover, etc. Based on findings take action to maintain or improve sales at store level: pricing, promotions, product knowledge.
• Identify “best sellers” and ensures to maintain adequate stock cover.
• Identify opportunities for growth, based on trends, performance and competitors.
• Ensures that product newness is maintained, introduced in a timely manner.
• Discontinued ranges are cleared in an effective manner through sale and other ‘clearance’ or promotional activities thereby ensuring that the aged stock profile & ‘quality’ of stock is kept to a minimum.

Supply Chain Management

• Work in collaboration with the Logistics Team and allocation team to plan the product flow in line with sales plan.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Experience

• 5-6 years of fashion buying experience in women’s apparel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good understanding of supply chain management.
• Experience managing relationships with international partner is an assets.

Key Skills and Specialized knowledge

• Advanced Excel Knowledge.
• Leadership & Management skills .
• Strong analytical skills which leads you to work efficiently and in a goal-oriented way and with a strong sense of business acumen.

Personal Attributes

• You must show proven success of managing buying and merchandising financials – ability to drive revenue & margin.
• You must have strong commercial awareness keeping a keen eye on the market, competition, current and forthcoming fashion trends to ensure product proposition is in line with all markets.
• You are a people champion with considerable experience in leading and inspiring teams and in guiding them successfully through change processes.
• You remain solution-oriented and flexible in our fast-paced environment, embracing change and seeking new opportunities in our agile work culture.

GROW WITH US!

We’re pretty proud to say that everything we do starts with our people – whether it’s in-store or at the head office. From sales associates and store leadership; dedicated in-house apparel and design teams; marketing, brand, and digital experts; stylists, photographers, and graphic designers; all the way to store concept and operations. We do it all. Ardene is truly a creative hub that is second to none.

Be part of a fun, dynamic and energetic team! Join our team and begin your career at one of North America’s top retail chains!