Location: Calgary, AB | Hybrid, 4 days onsite
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: Permanent
Client: Mark's Work Wearhouse LTD (Canadian Tire)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading Canadian retail organization with a strong national footprint, is seeking a Purchase Coordinator to support their merchandising team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to category strategy and help deliver products that resonate with customers across the country.

Working closely with a Buyer and cross functional partners across planning, marketing, allocation, logistics, and store operations, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless execution of the merchandising strategy. Your attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities will directly impact financial performance and the overall customer experience.

What’s In It for You
You’ll join a collaborative retail environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This role offers hands on exposure to the full merchandising lifecycle and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a fast paced setting.

If you are looking to grow your career in buying and merchandising, this is a strong platform to build foundational experience while contributing meaningfully to business results.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll support the Buyer in daily category operations, ensuring accurate and timely execution of merchandising activities
• You’ll manage seasonal style creation, vendor setup, master data updates, and purchase order processing while tracking on time delivery
• You’ll execute marketing activities by creating price events, supporting ad proofing, and maintaining promotional trackers
• You’ll monitor the online assortment and content to ensure a best in class digital experience
• You’ll coordinate sample procurement and distribution, maintaining organization and timely submissions to marketing
• You’ll build strong relationships with vendors and cross functional partners through proactive communication and follow up
• You’ll analyze weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance using retail math to support business insights

Skills and Qualifications
• 1 to 2 years of apparel retail store experience, ideally within a fast paced environment
• Basic understanding of retail math and business performance metrics
• Strong proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and strong attention to detail

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who is organized, curious, and eager to grow within merchandising. If you enjoy supporting the details that bring a product strategy to life, you’ll thrive in this role.”

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About Canadian Tire Corporation

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is one of Canada’s most trusted companies, with 90+ Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, and leading e-commerce and financial services. They innovate with purpose, investing in technology, products, and talent to drive the business forward. CTC offers competitive pay, benefits, learning opportunities, and mental health support. Guided by their Core Values of inclusion, innovation, outcomes, collaboration, and personal responsibility, they aim to make life in Canada better. With wide-ranging career opportunities, there is a place for you at CTC.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

CTC is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where diversity, inclusion, and equity are valued, all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and they work together to make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

CTC is committed to inclusion and welcoming candidates from equity-seeking groups, providing accommodations throughout the application and interview process to support your needs.