Fashion Buyer

We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited . We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons – more than ever before.

Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all.

With close to 400 stores nationwide and collections designed right here at home, in Canada, we offer an exceptional customer experience. What drives us? A clear vision, unwavering commitment to our customers, and the passion of our thousands of employees across the country.

The Opportunity

When a strong fashion point of view meets data-driven decision making, that’s where great buying happens. As a Fashion Buyer, for our Penn.Pennington brand, you’ll define the assortment — what we buy, how much, at what price, and when it lands — ensuring our customers find pieces they love every time they shop.

Reporting to the Merchandising Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping seasonal strategies, driving performance, and delivering compelling, trend-right assortments across our stores and digital channels.

Responsibilities

Curate the assortment – Build seasonal buys that reflect our customer, brand vision, and business strategy.; Balance creativity with analytics – Partner with Planning and Allocation to forecast demand, manage inventory flow, and optimize sales performance.; Stay ahead of trends – Identify key fashion trends and translate them into commercially successful product selections.; Drive strategy – Collaborate on pricing, promotions, visual direction, and product storytelling to maximize impact.; Lead cross-functional execution – Work closely with Design, Production, Planning, Marketing, and Stores to deliver on time and on budget.; Coach and collaborate – Share knowledge, support teammates, and help develop future merchandising talent.

Requirements

University or College degree in related field of study; Minimum 5 years of merchandising management/ retail buying experience; Strong fashion intuition paired with analytical thinking; Experience building assortments and managing product performance; A customer-first mindset with a passion for trends and retail; Ability to manage timelines, priorities, and multiple seasons at once; bilingual to communicate with partners outside Quebec