Job Description

Company Description

SSENSE, pronounced [es-uhns], is a Montreal-based fashion platform with global reach. Founded in 2003, SSENSE is pacing the vanguard of directional retail with a mix of luxury, streetwear, and avant-garde labels. We produce industry-leading original content and take pride in building our own technology solutions and systems from scratch. Our field of focus has grown beyond that of a typical e-commerce entity as we explore the nexus of content, commerce, and culture.

Currently serving 150 countries, generating an average of 76 million monthly page views, and achieving high double digit annual growth since inception, SSENSE is becoming a cultural protagonist in its own right.



Reporting to the Senior Buying Manager, Home, Tech & Activity, the Buying Intern is responsible for supporting the Everything Else Buying team, ensuring orders and relevant reports are delivered in a timely and precise manner. They will work closely with the Buying team, operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role provides the ideal entry into buying and e-commerce, allowing the candidate to begin learning the ropes of the industry and building connections. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership and initiative with a strong sense of industry trends and appreciation for the Lifestyle & Beauty industry.

Part Time: 20 hours per week

Responsibilities

Purchase Order (PO) & Article Creation and Maintenance 60%

• In coordination with the Buyer, create and maintain articles within our Product Management system (PIM)
• Ensure purchase orders are entered in a timely manner and in accordance with department standards
• Review order confirmations and flag any discrepancies in a timely manner to the respective Buyer
• Liaise with the vendor community regarding purchase orders from initial order communication, through to the orders being received
• Partner with internal SSENSE teams regarding purchase orders including Logistics, Warehouse, and Studio

• Provide strong follow up to the buying team on varying day-to-day operational tasks including cross-departmental communication, and in-season management needs
• Support the Buying team on ad-hoc cross-functional requests to increase business knowledge, for example PR requests, editorial story support, seasonal-marketing
• Support customer services and personal shopping with product and inventory enquiries, with the support of the Buyer and the Manager, Home, Tech & Activity Buying
• Generate accurate weekly inter and cross-departmental sales data reports for the Everything Else Buying team

• Working towards a degree in Business, Buying, Merchandising, or a related field
• Ability to work in Canada without sponsorship
• Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides
• Good written and verbal communication skills in both French and English

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong understanding of retail math
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships
• Keen interest in business, particularly e-commerce and the Lifestyle & Beauty industry

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