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Lead a Brilliant Career.

Bring your authentic self to work every day, and help our customers express themselves, style their home, and live their life in a way that reflects who they truly are.

As a brand, we celebrate the differences that make each and every one of us unique because we believe that people shouldn't fit archetypes.

So why should your career be anything less than extraordinary?

What you will do:

• Develop & execute the assortment matrix through vendor selection, monitoring industry trends, evaluating competition, and attending major markets

• Develop & execute the merchandise strategy, complete top-level seasonal buys to ensure optimal productivity by style and react to trends in-season

• Lead the merchandising strategy for OMNI retail channels, including ecom and brick & mortar, to ensure assortment strategy is executed

• Partner with the Planner on the OTB process, developing the replenishment model, and inventory productivity

• Support the ongoing OTB process forecasting sales, profit, and inventory to plan

• Negotiate and partner with vendors to maintain gross margin profitability by collecting vendor allowance & maintaining strong relationships

• Develop and execute aged inventory exit strategies to ensure inventory productivity

• Responsible for all aspects of category marketing strategy

  • Plan and approve all advertising, promotional strategies, and marketing, and monitor effectiveness

  • Forecast sales for promotional offers

  • Partner with Vendor Media Services to negotiate with vendors on advertising co-op for omni-channel campaigns

• Partner with and support visual team in providing in-store signage and store presentation guidance

• Provide coaching, development & direction to Buyer Assistant & Associate Buyer, and other merchants as required

What you will bring to the team:

• A BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred

• Must have 4-6 years of experience in a buying capacity, overseeing both the creative and financial aspects of merchandising

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Strong business and financial analysis skills

• Proven ability to create and execute a sound business strategy

• Ability to build/maintain strong Vendor partnerships.

• Willingness to travel, including overseas

• Ability to take initiative in driving business results and are comfortable and confident in making effective decisions in a timely manner

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and leverage cross-functional partnerships

• Possess qualities to be a respected proven leader who enjoys team development, mentoring others, and fostering opportunities for growth

What’s in it for you?

• A people-focused culture of belonging where Reconciliation & Inclusion are integral to what we do

• Employee Resource Groups that offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse colleagues

• Leadership coaching and development opportunities at all levels

• Benefits package inclusive of parental leave top-up, retirement savings, “Living Well” Program, and more

• A generous Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands

• Work-life balance through a hybrid work model and flexible paid-time-off

Thank you for your interest In Hudson’s Bay. We look forward to reviewing your application.

We are on an ever-evolving journey to create a culture of inclusion, where we celebrate diverse perspectives, create exciting opportunities and eliminate barriers so each associate can have a sense of belonging, while reimagining the future of retail.

Part of this responsibility is to reconcile our past and advance racial equity and inclusion at work and in Canada. We welcome applications from talent regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender assigned at birth, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by human rights legislation.