We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited. We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons – more than ever before.
Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all.
With close to 400 stores nationwide and collections designed right here at home, in Canada, we offer an exceptional customer experience. What drives us? A clear vision, unwavering commitment to our customers, and the passion of our thousands of employees across the country.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Merchandising is the architect of the Brand's customer offer and commercial product strategy. This role defines how each collection becomes an irresistible, relevant, and profitable assortment for the customer—delivering the right product, in the right place, at the right price, and at the right time.
As a strategic partner to Design, Planning, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, and Supply Chain, the Director of Merchandising ensures merchandising is more than a buying function—it is a customer-centric driver of growth. This leader shapes the commercial product strategy, manages assortment and inventory risk, improves inventory productivity, and enables sustainable business performance while delivering an exceptional customer experience.
The Director of Merchandising builds and leads a high-performing merchandising organization that combines customer obsession, commercial rigor, analytical thinking, agility, and cross-functional influence to achieve the brand's financial and strategic objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create the Best Customer Offer
Own and direct the assortment strategy that translates the brand vision and customer needs into a compelling, differentiated, and profitable product offering.
Drive Profitable and Sustainable Business Growth
Lead the commercial engine of the business by maximizing sales, margin, inventory productivity, and long-term brand health.
Lead the Merchandising Organization
Build the team, culture, and cross-functional partnerships required for Merchandising to be a strategic commercial leader within the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
What Sets Us Apart:
*Certain conditions apply
Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.
Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.
The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.
We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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