OverviewGroupe 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 VP 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 VP support, and to adhere to it once established;
- Determine monthly capacity plans for the suppliers and respect them within reasonable variance;
- Monitor to 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 Import Coordinator.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design or a related field and/or DEC in Fashion Marketing or Fashion Design;
- 7-10 years related, import and/or production experience (apparel industry);
- Extensive understanding of production cycle, of fabric and impact on design;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Be able to make tough decisions;
- Thrive in the face of change with a strong sense of urgency;
- Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions;
- Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration;
- Present information in an effective and concise manner;
- Be proactive and exceed expected results;
- Bilingual, excellent written English.
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.
