Pay: CA$60,000.00 – CA$75,000.00 per year

Job 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 800 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, Amnesia, Charlotte Russe, Rue 21 and Mandee.

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 Buyer is responsible for maintaining a robust knowledge base for their category and will balance analytical and creative abilities to positively affect the bottom-line profit of their area. This role will put into practice their vendor interviewing skills and assortment planning, sourcing, approvals and selling strategies. Under close supervision, the Buyer will help plan business opportunities and effectively negotiate with suppliers to be able to achieve their sales targets.



The Junior Buyer will assist and work as a partner with the Buyer in all areas of merchandising including providing support in purchase order processing.

What You’ll Do:

Assist in the development of relationships with vendors and suppliers; practice interviewing suppliers, communicate regularly to ensure product development, initiation of new orders, PO revisions, cancellations, shipping, packing, arrival dates, etc.

Follow up with suppliers on any questions related to purchase orders, price tickets, extension requests, and shipping instructions

Create computer file system for all vendor communication

Process all purchase orders in a timely fashion

Practice assortment planning, sourcing, approvals and selling strategies

Handle purchase order revisions as changes arise in the procurement process. Follows up on a weekly basis to ensure there are no outstanding purchase orders

Assist in planning product assortment, focusing on price points, cost, product assortment and trends

Analyze financial reports, plans, open-to-buys

Open Order Report – complete all received orders, ensure accuracy of information on report and list vessel information for import orders. Finalize and submit the Open Order Report to Senior Management on a weekly basis (end of day Friday)

Partner with Buyers to manage sample area

Pull merchandise for line reviews

Participate during sales, product, and merchandise meetings

Create Excel reports as required





Develop ongoing knowledge of buying; understanding of assigned categories through product knowledge, store visits, industry visits, etc.

Monitor trends in business and be able to assess and respond to fluctuations

Stay current to fashion trends, market climate and competition

What You’ll Need:

Post-secondary education in Fashion and/or related experience required

Minimum of 4+ years of working Fashion Merchandising experience

Previous work experience with suppliers and buyers an asset

Knowledge of the retail industry an asset

Illustrator and AS400 skills are an asset

Proficient in Microsoft Office

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.

This posting is for an open vacancy.

We use AI in our hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Store discount

Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

retail industry: 1 year (required)

AS400: 1 year (preferred)

Fashion Buying: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Fashion Buyer (Ontario)
🏢 YM
📍 Ontario