Merchandising Assistant Jobs

""We’re hiring! Mastermind Toys - Canada’s Authority on Play - has big plans and we want YOU to join our growing team! We have a customer-obsessed culture, which we believe starts with employee experience. We jump at the chance to co-create with our customers and employees, while staying true to our Canadian roots. Over 39 years later, Mastermind Toys is the nation’s largest specialty toy and children’s bookstore, and we deeply believe that “Play is Kids’ Work”.

We are currently seeking aMerchandising Assistant to join our team. This individual will be responsible for providing purchasing and administrative support for our merchandising team.

Job Responsibilities:

Purchasing administration

·Create product numbers and leverage forecasting reporting to create purchase orders for new product ordering cycle.

·Run and communicate vendor sales and inventory to core vendor base on weekly/monthly basis to aid in replenishment requirements.

·Create and review vendor orders and contract details

·Responsible for vendor relationship as it pertains to tracking images, verifying content and requesting and collecting product samples for the purpose of creating in house planograms.

·Responsible for the collection of product information for both online and in store this includes tracking images, verifying content and ensuring overall data integrity

·Liaise with vendors to deal proactively with issues relating to purchases, delivery, invoicing and defects

·Manage PO process to deal proactively with issues.

·Participate in the development of product information and communication to stores including for example, product knowledge documentation as it pertains to everyday and seasonal assortments, product issues and promotional information

·Coordinate and communicate with receiving team on issues/information pertaining to purchase orders

·Provide inventory analysis support particularly associated with discontinued inventory sale cycle (bi-annually)

·Visit stores to gain information on product merchandising, shelving, customer access, sell through and to gain insight and input to improve selection, inventory and processes

·Identify opportunities and create reports and spread sheets to support buying team.

Fulfillment Support

·Coordinate inventory management processes; weekly store orders with Logistics department and fulfillment staff

·Resolve any shipping, receiving, pricing problems to ensure orders are received efficiently; assist with the resolution of problems that arise

·First line of contact for order fulfillment questions

Purchasing/Marketing Support

·Support with maintenance and communication of key product marketing information to all stakeholders

·Support buying team in selection and creation of all product lists for marketing programs

·Provide promotional reporting and analytics for profitability and results.

Responsible for all marketing funding collection and actualization

Other Administrative Duties

·Provide administrative level support for assigned projects.

·May be required to attend supplier fairs or promotional events.

·Work with customer service team to resolve issues and provide support where needed.

Qualifications:

·Certification/diploma in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent required

·Minimum 1-year comparable experience in a retail environment preferred

·Proficiency with software applications in desktop environments (Microsoft office, word, power point, excel, V-lookups)

·Demonstrated ability & interest to provide exceptional quality customer focused service

·Strong detail and organizational skills required

·Strong & clear verbal written, and personal communication skills required

Hybrid work model is available for many of our positions.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination or medical exemption.

Mastermind Toys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, Mastermind Toys will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required.

If you require any accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Mastermind Toys; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.