Junior Buyer - JYSK, Coquitlam, BC

AI Summary

As a Junior Buyer at JYSK Canada in Coquitlam, BC, you will support a Category Manager with product purchasing and line management. This role focuses on maximizing sales and profit within your designated product category. Key duties include retail pricing management, inventory management, and coordinating marketing content. Top requirements include 2-5 years of retail buying experience and strong analytical skills.

About the Opportunity at JYSK Canada

This exciting Junior Buyer opportunity at JYSK Canada, based in Coquitlam, BC, involves providing essential support to a Category Manager in the purchasing and line management of a specific product portfolio. A primary objective of this role is to maximize sales and profitability within your assigned product category, contributing directly to the company's financial targets. You will be instrumental in coordinating with various internal teams and managing multiple projects concurrently, which includes vital tasks such as retail pricing management, cost negotiations, and meticulous inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels. Furthermore, the ability to forecast sales accurately and contribute to compelling marketing content for your product lines will be crucial. This position demands a data-driven approach, utilizing tools like Power BI and Excel to inform decisions and ensure strict adherence to product ordering calendars and timelines. Your expertise will be vital in understanding market trends, conducting competitor analysis, and identifying consumer needs to become a true expert for your portfolio, assisting in the strategic management of the product line assortment and pricing strategy. Collaboration with departments such as planning, marketing, e-commerce, and store operations is essential to ensure the overall success of your category.

Sales, Marketing, and Key Responsibilities

Beyond core purchasing duties, this Junior Buyer role also encompasses significant sales and marketing management responsibilities. You will work closely with the Marketing team on all campaigns, ensuring optimal representation and visibility of your product portfolio in all executions. This includes selecting the best products for each campaign and determining the optimal sales price to attract customers. A critical part of your contribution will be to evaluate and optimize campaigns based on their performance results, continuously seeking ways to improve effectiveness. Collaboration extends to the Visual Merchandising team, where you will ensure the best in-store display to attract and engage consumers, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience. Your ability to manage large data sets will be crucial for supporting decision-making across all these areas, from demand planning to promotional strategy, all aimed at maximizing profitability and sales aligned with financial targets.

Skills and Benefits for a JYSK Canada Career

To thrive in this Junior Buyer role, JYSK Canada is seeking candidates with 2-5 years of experience in retail buying or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred, demonstrating a foundational understanding of business principles. Strong Excel skills and database knowledge are paramount, including the ability to create comprehensive reports and analyze statistics using functions like V-Lookups and Pivot Tables. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, be detail-oriented, organized, and exhibit an efficient work ethic. This position requires a self-motivated individual with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Excellent teamwork, team building, and project coordination skills are vital for success, alongside the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with both internal and external business partners. Adaptability to an environment with conflicting and changing priorities, coupled with strong problem identification and resolution skills, will ensure effective navigation of daily challenges. JYSK Canada offers a rewarding career with access to extensive learning and development opportunities for career advancement, a comprehensive benefit package including medical, vision, and dental, an RRSP program, and an amazing colleague discount on all JYSK products. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and culture within a growing strong retailer.