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Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visitwww.aldogroup.com .

Enjoy meaningful recognition, versatile work options, great on-site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

ROLE SUMMARY
The Assistant Line Builder supports the execution of the seasonal product line by contributing to assortment development, product lifecycle coordination, and cross-functional alignment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of product data, supporting costing and pricing activities, and managing sample logistics throughout development. Through analysis of sales performance, market trends, and competitive insights, the Assistant Line Builder helps inform product direction while driving day-to-day coordination across Design and Product Development, and external partners to ensure on-time and efficient delivery. This role contributes to the collection building of 10% of the CIS business

RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic - 15%





Supports assortment development through analysis of sales performance, market trends, and competitive landscape

Conducts trend research, competitive shopping, and store visits to inform product direction and line planning

Assists in identifying pricing and product opportunities through market benchmarking and competitor analysis

Leads process-oriented tasks and finds solutions to optimize workflow and efficiency

Operational - 80%

Supports the product lifecycle for assigned categories, including product creation, data entry, and handover processes - 400 skus a year

Ensures accuracy and timeliness of all product information within PLM, costing templates, and assortment tools

Assists in costing activities by preparing templates, supporting negotiations, and proposing retail benchmarks aligned with market comparables

Maintains daily communication with agents, AFE, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely follow-ups and alignment

Supports development of product specifications, including spec creation and updates for sampling and production

Oversees reception, organization, labeling, and shipment of prototypes and sales samples (SMS)

Sample management- Track, Maintains, and organizes the product sample library for accessibility and manages all samples flow through the seasons

Prepares seasonal materials boards, tasks for line reviews, and GTM milestones





Ensures adherence to development timelines and proactively flags risks or delays

Leadership - 5%

Takes ownership of assigned tasks and product categories within defined scope

Demonstrates accountability and strong organizational skills in managing multiple priorities

Contributes to process improvements to enhance efficiency (tools, trackers, workflows)

Builds collaborative relationships with internal teams, agents, and suppliers

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's or DEC degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field

Additional certifications in retail, merchandising, or product development are an asset

1-3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or product development within fashion retail

Exposure to footwear or Handbag categories is preferred

Experience with PLM systems and product data management is an asset

Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

Strong problem-solving skills

Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs

Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Strong interest in fashion and market trends

Building a culture of belonging
We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.

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📌 Assistant Line Builder (Quebec City)
🏢 Aldo Group
📍 Quebec City