Assistant Merchant

• Build detailed weekly/monthly/semi-annually sales analyses for brand portfolio performance while supporting the team to identify sales opportunities
• Manage brand and all secondary out of home assortments in collaboration with our store update/visual merchandising teams, including productivity, timelines of updates, and comp collection where necessary
• Manage vendor relationships for price changes, testers/damages, Return to Vendor (RTV), and compliance submission follow-up
• Review and approve all in-store brand visual elements, handle the planograms for brands and multi-branded spaces
• Manage the promo process, including initiating discussions with brands, making strategic recommendations for offers, and verifying all submissions for SKU and pricing accuracy
• Manage SKU creation and maintenance, price updates, Invoice Review Queue, launch and delist timing and action, and markdown chargeback process while providing support to our field teams with category related issues via our Hotline Online tool
• Collaborate with the Planning team, DotCa, and Sephora US to support inventory and sales forecasting

• 2+ years of experience being an assistant buyer/merchandiser/planner for a large retailer
• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in retail management or a related field
• You are curious and willing to take calculated risks to source and develop new opportunities to grow the business
• You love product (beauty is your jam!), understand consumer trends and behaviour, and inspire fearlessness in everything that you do
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and relish in working collaboratively with cross-functional groups
• You've mastered the art of negotiation and love solving problems using your analytical skills
• You're technically savvy and have experience using merchant systems and MS Office suite
• You understand the Canadian marketplace and corresponding vendor organization and have knowledge of the Canadian cosmetic industry, corresponding Health Canada regulations, and requirements for product compliance in Canada
• Fluently bilingual in French and English (written and spoken) is an asset

• Caring Community. You'll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating, doing the right things, and driving the industry forward - together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path. Your career glow-up starts here with access to opportunities that will challenge, stretch, and develop your skills. You'll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you'll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) your individual voice is a part of.

• Wealth. We're passionate about pay equity and transparency. The compensation ranges between CAD$66,500.00 - CAD$74,300.00, plus bonus, RRSP matching. The final pay offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the actual qualifications and experience of the individual, and any additional non-discriminatory, legitimate business factors relevant to the position and/or location.
• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family's needs with medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access to our Well-Being@Sephora program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well-being.
• Balance. You'll be trusted to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with a hybrid work schedule, vacation and flex days, and maternity/paternity leave.
• Growth. A career glow-up is built into every role, with access to training and development programs and resources throughout the year.
• Perks. Think you've tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for gratis, and flash sale discounts on LVMH brands.
• Support. Tap into volunteer and donation matching, Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue.

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