Sourcing Specialist

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Sourcing, the Sourcing Specialist is responsible for applicable aspects of the production process and ensures cross-functional collaboration with all relevant stakeholders to ensure production calendar timelines are met and delivery schedules adhered to.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for establishing the business unit sourcing strategy along with Director support, and to adhere to it once established;
• Determine monthly capacity plans for the suppliers and respect them within reasonable variance;
• Ensures accurate timelines are created and adhered to by assigned suppliers (Time & Action);
• Ensures suppliers meet all requirements on quality and compliance standards;
• Ensures suppliers’ capability to produce merchandise for required delivery date;
• Analyzes cost breakdowns from suppliers and negotiates final price;
• Collaborates with cross-functional departments;
• Sources new fabrics and negotiates fabric costs;
• Reviews all tech packages and ensures accuracy of details;
• Communicates daily with suppliers overseas;
• Provides guidance to the Import Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design or a related field;
• 7-9 years related, import and/or production experience (apparel industry);
• Extensive denim sourcing and production experience, with the technical knowledge required to effectively manage denim development, costing, wash execution, and bulk production;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• French or English is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

Business address: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montréal, Quebec H4P 1M2
Location of work: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montréal, Quebec H4P 1M2
Wage range: $98,000.00 to $105,000.00
Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time
Contact information: 514-733-3962, talent@dynamite.ca
Hiring for 1 job vacancy.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…
No day will be like the last - we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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