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Is this you?

Are you an experienced apparel merchandiser with an eye for detail and hands-on experience in fashion import and sourcing operations? If your answer is Yes, then we are looking for you to work alongside our Sourcing Director!  

What we offer….

• We offer you competitive compensation, a generous wardrobe discount, a subsidized group benefit plan, paid sick days and a great opportunity for growth and development as a key member of our small, dynamic team!  

What you will do…

• Reporting to and working closely with the Sourcing Director, you will assist in the following activities:
• Maintain and update manufacturing vendor and order database for overseas manufacturing: input and update accurate details of import purchases and style information in Microsoft NAV DYNAMICS system; create styles, maintain item description, material types, item category, season code, group code, ticketing, landed cost, colours, sizes and the like.
• Verify apparel and accessories technical specification packages for thoroughness and accuracy and follow up with Product Developers for correction.
• Organize all shipping documents and confirm details with internal staff.
•  Follow up daily with vendors to oversee offshore production, and solve related problems to ensure shipments are on time and budget; inspect incoming shipments for quality and conformance to standards and communicate with vendors to resolve claims and quality issues.
• Communicate standards for quality, workmanship, labelling, inspection, compliance etc. to vendors.  
• Audit and monitor product receipts, quality reports, and related payments
• Prepare reports on import purchase order summary, order status, risk analysis, vendor performance, and delivery performance as required.
•  Request style samples from overseas vendors for Merchandising review and consideration in assortment development.
•  Manage all incoming and outgoing samples and materials, and follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of all approval samples for presentations and photo shoots.
•  Assist to cost specification sheets and calculate related preproduction costs; assist with market research for specified products, perform other related duties and assignments as required

What you bring to the team…

• Equivalent of a Bachelor degree or professional certification in business, logistics or a related discipline with strong mathematical ability
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant and progressive import technician and overseas sourcing experience including logistics, customs regulations, shipping documents, purchase orders and vendor negotiations; experience in garment construction, technical specifications and sample comments essential; knowledge of small leather goods an asset
• Current working knowledge of overseas sourcing and manufacturing requirements and practices in China, India/Pakistan and Europe
• Fluent oral and written English essential; Mandarin communication skills an asset
• Valid Canadian passport with availability to travel to China or outside of Canada periodically required
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required with ability to handle large amounts of data; knowledge of enterprise product management systems preferred
• Able to handle boxes and merchandise weighing up to 5 kg
• Quick learner with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to apply sound judgment in resolving conflicts and escalating to senior management when necessary
• Ability to build and manage effective relationships with vendors and various stakeholders and good interpersonal skills as a team player to collaborate with internal staff
• Strong client service orientation
• High degree of business ethics and accountability with demonstrated discretion, confidentiality and integrity in safeguarding sensitive information
• Well-developed work organization and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently or as a team player
• Strong sense of ownership, and tenacity to overcome challenges to deliver on commitments
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to adapt quickly to changing priorities while working under pressure and within time constraints to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones to meet work obligations
• Hard working, positive, can-do attitude with ability to accept and learn from feedback
• Excellent attendance and punctuality with a strong work ethic, conscientiousness, and reliability
• Ability to follow directions and comply with work instructions and health and safety standards to maintain a safe work environment.