Job Description

Are you ready for a taste of the one of Canada's Top Employers? Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of the Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 100 years of dedication to quality, trust, tradition, and innovation. The Purdys difference is that we truly recognize the value of our people.
We reward you with competitive compensation, recognition for your achievements, opportunities for ongoing training to grow professionally and personally, delicious perks, and much, much more. We are looking for a Merchandise Coordinator to join our Support Office in Vancouver, BC. The Merchandise Coordinator will be responsible for supporting product and supply planning across all sales channels. This individual will champion project timelines, coordinate the custom order program with various departments, document product specifics/timelines and act as a liaison between the Operations and Marketing & Sales teams.
At times, the Merchandise Coordinator will be involved in creative aspects of merchandise development and providing input on product concepts. In this role, responsibilities may include but are not limited to: . Address internal product specific queries . Update teams on project timelines moving from concept to launch . Collate product performance feedback from sales teams . Update cross department documents and SOP's with product details . Prepare product memos/sweet talkers including product and supply specifics . Set up cross department calendars . Proof marketing materials such as retail signage and catalogues . Provide and proof barcodes for new artwork . Assist with determining inventory levels for product planning purposes . Liaise between digital, creative and operations teams to coordinate custom orders . Maintain custom order tracker and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders . Arrange new product set up for custom orders (SKU/BOM set up/pricing) . Coordinate product samples for internal requirements, update sample trackers and communicate changes to relevant teams . Assist with product shipping and packing tests . Assist with research into new packaging development The Successful Candidate Must Have: . Diploma or certificate in related discipline (i.e. business) . 1 year of experience in a retail operations, merchandise planning or buyer position . Strong organizational and collaboration skills . Experience using Power BI, Crystal Reports and Syteline is an asset . Knowledge of product launch requirements and timelines . Understanding of forecasting and distribution process S Purdys Chocolatier recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdys Chocolatier, but due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please. Purdys Chocolatier is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us via email at resumes@purdys.com