Job Description

The Career Opportunity:

We are seeking experienced Associate Buyer to join Ricki\'s Home Office located in Winnipeg.

As an Associate Buyer, you will have the opportunity to develop the product assortment that meets the need of customers for your assigned categories, maximize sales and gross profit targets, while remaining true to the Brand\'s Vision. Our Associate Buyers use their sense of style, knowledge of fashion trends and understanding of target customers\' needs to create a focused fashion assortment.

The successful candidate will;

The Competencies:
GREAT PRODUCT:

- Full cycle management of assigned product classes; merging traditional Buyer and Assistant Buyer responsibilities

- Developing category / departmental merchandising strategies; translating and interpreting fashion and trends to suit the customer as sales needs evolve.

- Identifying key trends and maximizing opportunities to achieve continued growth and profitability (product flow, pricing, cancelation, re-order, exit strategies).

- Working closely with the General Merchandise Manager to obtain approval at key decision points.

- Participating in product fittings and approvals, and working with our product development team to meet standards throughout the development process.

- Creating and maintaining win-win relationships with our vendors; negotiating to meet the needs of the business while securing long term partnerships.

- Collaborating with Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams to promote and display our merchandise in a way that excites our customers and encourages retail sales.

- Follow up with internal and external partners to ensure the product cycle deadlines are being met.

- Develop understanding of assigned categories through brand customer, product knowledge, store visits, and competitor awareness.

GREAT BUSINESS / RESULTS ORIENTED:

- Understands the overall objectives of the department and takes initiative

- Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; adapts to change well by re-organizing their daily schedule according to priority

- Detail oriented, and skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking - constantly looking for ways to do more and better work

- Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions

- Displays a sense of urgency and maintains accountability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in Retail Management or Fashion; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
• Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and meet project deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills - collaborative, a team player
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task or shift between projects seamlessly

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ricki\'s is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant\'s accessibility needs.

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