Junior Merchandise Buyer – Knit Tops

For 100 years, Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) has defined the Canadian retail fashion landscape with its three iconic brands, Reitmans, RW&CO. and PENN. Penningtons. We're excited about what we’ll build together next.

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

We believe great people do their best work alongside other great people. Here, you’ll have a voice, be challenged to grow and be part of a team driven by curiosity, bold thinking and ownership.

Come raise the bar of Canadian fashion with us.

Passionate about fashion? Love spotting trends, discovering standout pieces, and seeing how a collection comes to life? Your career in fashion buying could start right here!

At Reitmans, we create modern, versatile, and accessible fashion designed to fit into every part of our customers' lives. Behind every collection is a team that understands our customer, spots emerging trends, and selects the right products to build assortments she'll love.

We're looking for a curious, organized, and fashion-loving individual to join our Buying team as a Junior Merchandise Buyer – Knit Tops.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the brand's largest product category, Knit Tops, which plays a key role in our customers' everyday wardrobes.

In this role, you'll work closely with Buying, Design, and cross-functional partners to support the development and preparation of our assortments. You'll also play an important role in creating and managing purchase orders, analyzing sales, and helping bring seasonal collections to life.

It's a great opportunity to sharpen your business skills, grow your buying expertise, and make an impact on one of Reitmans' most important categories!

Responsibilities

Keep orders on track: Create, enter, and update purchase orders, ensure information is accurate, and follow up with vendors and internal teams.; Bring collections to life: Support assortment planning, product information management, item creation, and sample tracking for the Knit Tops category.; Make the numbers talk: Monitor sales, product performance, and key metrics to identify opportunities and support buying decisions.; Stay ahead of trends: Research fashion trends, competitors, pricing, and customer preferences to help build relevant, versatile, and exciting assortments.; Support buying decisions: Prepare reports and analyses for seasonal reviews, product meetings, and assortment planning.; Connect the dots: Collaborate with Buying, Design, and cross-functional partners to keep activities coordinated and timelines on track.

Requirements

College diploma or university degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.; 1+ year of experience in buying, merchandising, or retail.; Good knowledge of Excel and comfort working with numbers and data.; Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.; A genuine interest in fashion, trends, and understanding what customers love.; A collaborative mindset, curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn.; Strong communication skills and the ability to work with different teams and partners.; Ability to communicate in both French and English to collaborate with vendors and business partners outside Canada.