Groupe Dynamite Inc. is hiring : Senior Product Manager, Fashion Merchandising in

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary :

The Merchandise team is looking for Senior Product Manager, Buying / Merchandising, to be responsible for leadership and product line management for all facets of the merchandising process. You will work in cross-functional teams to successfully develop, design, and manage merchandise to drive a product line that meets business plans and long-term vision.

You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer, to an omni-channel leader and tech-first fashion disruptor.

Responsibilities :

• Drive current / future growth of the department through the development of merchandise assortments;
• Develop a track record of success by consistently delivering on or above target results to plan;
• Develop creative and innovative strategies to drive a business plan;
• Understand and analyze competition and marketplace to enhance customer focus and develop innovative ideas;
• Manage OTB in order to drive and build business strategies;
• Work in conjunction with Planning to manage the OTB in terms of receipts, sales, margin, markdowns and weeks of stock;
• Lead and manage the line planning, pricing, and product creation process including style / color plan and sizing strategy;
• Analyze performance and plans to help identify sales and margin opportunities that can exceed the plan;
• Constant pursuit of providing on-trend product to the customer and driving department growth through assortment planning;
• Quickly adapt to changes / trends occurring in the business and marketplace;
• Effectively and efficiently lead business meetings; communicate, influence and negotiate with cross-functional teams to execute vision;
• Collaborate with the Visual team and ongoing management in the development and execution of floor sets;
• Lead, coach and develop junior buyers and Merchandise Assistant team to continually improve capabilities and performance needed to deliver business plan;
• Shift ownership and responsibility to direct reports and provide opportunity to demonstrate skills.

Qualifications :

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you :

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise… No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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