Buyer

About the ALDO Group  

Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.  

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.   

As our Buyer, you’ll help bring that vision to life. You’ll combine trend awareness, analytical thinking, and product passion to build assortments that feel fresh, relevant, and commercially strong. 

This role is for someone who loves product, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and understands how to turn insights into impactful assortment decisions. 

Key Responsibilities 

Merchandising & Collection Performance 

• Track weekly KPIs including sales, GM, sell‑through, and weeks of supply. 

• Analyze collection performance by silhouette, material, colourway, price tier, region, and channel. 

• Identify early winners and underperformers; recommend reorders, SKU adjustments, or markdown strategies. 

• Build clear KPI dashboards and weekly trading reports highlighting risks, opportunities, and next steps. 

• Lead seasonal hindsight reviews for capsules, core collections, and trend stories; apply learnings to future assortments. 

• Partner with planning/allocation on buy quantities, forecasting, and in‑season reorders. 

• Review competitive pricing and promotional activity to contextualize category performance. 

Buying Support 

• Build and structure seasonal assortment plans aligned with brand strategy and consumer needs. 

• Balance assortment by attributes, trend stories, and product categories. 

• Create and maintain costing files, margin analyses, and competitive value comparisons. 

• Manage sample coordination, organization, and product archives. 

Market & Trend Intelligence 

• Monitor the competitive landscape through store checks, social listening, and online assortment reviews. 

• Track shifts in silhouettes, materials, comfort technologies, and broader footwear trends. 

• Translate market insights into actionable opportunities. 

Cross‑Functional Collaboration 

• Communicate daily with PO management on order accuracy and delivery timelines. 

• Align with allocation, planning, visual merchandising, ecommerce, and logistics to ensure flawless product launches. 

• Support storytelling and assortment presentations with strong visual materials. 

Requirements 

• Degree or diploma in Fashion, Business, Merchandising, Retail, or related field. 

• 1–2 years of experience in buying, merchandising, planning, or allocation (footwear experience is a strong asset). 

Skills 

• Strong fashion sense with a deep interest in footwear trends, construction, and consumer behavior. 

• Exceptional analytical skills; able to translate data into clear insights and decisions. 

• Highly organized with strong communication skills and high attention to detail. 

• Ability to balance creativity with commercial decision‑making. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Passion for footwear, product storytelling, and staying ahead of fashion culture. 

• Knowledge of the US market is an asset. 

Building a culture of belonging  

We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.