GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975. Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America. The Merchandise team is looking for Senior Product Manager, Buying/Merchandising, to be responsible for leadership and product line management for all facets of the merchandising process.

You will work in cross-functional teams to successfully develop, design, and manage merchandise to drive a product line that meets business plans and long-term vision. Drive current/future growth of the department through the development of merchandise assortments

- Develop creative and innovative strategies to drive a business plan
- Understand and analyze competition and marketplace to enhance customer focus and develop innovative ideas
- Work in conjunction with Planning to manage the OTB in terms of receipts, sales, margin, markdowns and weeks of stock
- Lead and manage the line planning, pricing, and product creation process including style/color plan and sizing strategy
- Analyze performance and plans to help identify sales and margin opportunities that can exceed the plan




- Constant pursuit of providing on-trend product to the customer and driving department growth through assortment planning
- Collaborate with the Visual team and ongoing management in the development and execution of floor sets
- Lead, coach and develop junior buyers and Merchandise Assistant team to continually improve capabilities and performance needed to deliver business plan
- Shift ownership and responsibility to direct reports and provide opportunity to demonstrate skills. Bachelor’s or master’s degree
- At least 7 years of experience in fashion buying and/or fashion product management
- Excellent sense of style and knowledge of fashion trends
- Solid product knowledge and a balance of analytical and creative abilities to positively affect the bottom line
- Language of work: French or English, excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are required in order to deal with international suppliers
- Solid planning skills with experience managing an Open-to-Buy
- Good computer skills (Excel and/or equivalent software systems)
- A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses
- A group retirement savings program with employer matching
- Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs
- Exclusive private sample sales
- A flexible vacation policy
- We are committed to employment equity.

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