Fashion Assistant Buyer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Pay: From CA$45,000.00 per year · Full-time
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Fashion Assistant Buyer
Date Posted August 5, 2026
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YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 700 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Mandee and Charlotte Russe.
Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.
Position Overview
ASSISTANT BUYER with an Eye for the Latest Trends
Do you have a passion for fast fashion? Is your team as important to you as what you wear every day? YM Inc. is home to multiple fashion brands you know and love. We know that true value is more than just low prices. That’s why our team constantly seeks new ways to excite customers with leading fashion trends to fit their budget. Why join us? Because what we do is really cool!
About The Role
Have you always dreamed about learning more about the fashion industry and ultimately, having input into what people will be wearing next season? If you love staying on top of the latest trends and being the first of your friends to wear something new, then this is the role for you.
At YM Inc, we offer rewarding opportunities in a fast-paced and unique environment within the ever-changing curve of fashion retail. On top of that, you get to enjoy benefits like continuous hands-on training and learning programs, lucrative bonus opportunities, engaging corporate events as well as a fantastic employee discount.
Job Duties
In this role, you will:
YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility
This posting is for an open vacancy. – Artificial intelligence is used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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TORONTO, ON M6A 2W1
1 866 717-7008
CUSTOMERSERVICE@YMINC.CA
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 2X3
MOUNT ROYAL, QC H4P 1M7
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 1L9
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Fashion Assistant Buyer
Date Posted August 5, 2026
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- Location Toronto, ON
- Job ID 140772
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- Toronto, ON
- Posted 3 months ago
Job Description
YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 700 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Mandee and Charlotte Russe.
Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.
Position Overview
ASSISTANT BUYER with an Eye for the Latest Trends
Do you have a passion for fast fashion? Is your team as important to you as what you wear every day? YM Inc. is home to multiple fashion brands you know and love. We know that true value is more than just low prices. That’s why our team constantly seeks new ways to excite customers with leading fashion trends to fit their budget. Why join us? Because what we do is really cool!
About The Role
Have you always dreamed about learning more about the fashion industry and ultimately, having input into what people will be wearing next season? If you love staying on top of the latest trends and being the first of your friends to wear something new, then this is the role for you.
At YM Inc, we offer rewarding opportunities in a fast-paced and unique environment within the ever-changing curve of fashion retail. On top of that, you get to enjoy benefits like continuous hands-on training and learning programs, lucrative bonus opportunities, engaging corporate events as well as a fantastic employee discount.
Job Duties
In this role, you will:
- Utilize your knowledge of current market trends and create trend reports.
- Create purchase orders and manage pricing
- Communicate and create valuable partnerships with international suppliers and vendor
- Data pull for meetings
- Have gone to one of the awesome post-secondary schools and completed a Fashion Merchandising program
- Have worked in a retail setting before, understand customers and how stores operate to be able to fill the racks with this season’s stylish selection of merchandise
- Your nose is constantly in fashion magazines, your Instagram feed consists of designers, models, and influencers and you constantly use #OOTD on your own post!
- Amazing organization skills, outstanding time management abilities, great attention to detail and very good with numbers.
- Everyone knows how to use MS Office these days, but if you are an Excel wiz… Perfect!
YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility
This posting is for an open vacancy. – Artificial intelligence is used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- North York, ON M6A 2W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Fashion Merchandising: 1 year (required)
- Retail Fashion: 1 year (required)
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OUR OFFICES
- YM Inc.
TORONTO, ON M6A 2W1
1 866 717-7008
CUSTOMERSERVICE@YMINC.CA
- Thriftys Inc.
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 2X3
- Suzy's Inc. Quebec Location
MOUNT ROYAL, QC H4P 1M7
- Suzy's Inc. Toronto Location
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 1L9
SITE MAP
- Overview
- Urban Planet
- Sirens
- Forever 21
- Bluenotes
- Thriftys
- Suzy Shier
- Charlotte Russe
- Aeropostale
- Urban Kids
- Stitches
- West 49
- Amnesia
- Rue21
- Philosophy
- Message From The Chairman
- Contact Us
- Fundraising
- Giving Back
- SCHOLARSHIPS
- Grow With Us
- Students
- The Perks
- Newsroom
- Store Locations
- Terms Of Use
- Privacy Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Accessibility Policy
- Social Commitment Policy
- Terms Of Use
- Privacy Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Accessibility Policy
- Social Commitment Policy
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Responsibilities
Monitor market and fashion trends and create trend reports. Create purchase orders, manage pricing, communicate with international suppliers and vendors, and prepare data for meetings.
Requirements
A completed post-secondary Fashion Merchandising program and at least one year of experience in fashion merchandising and fashion retail are required. Candidates should have strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and numerical skills; Excel proficiency is an asset.
Skills
- Fashion Trend Analysis
- Trend Reporting
- Purchase Order Creation
- Pricing Management
- Supplier Communication
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Data Analysis
- Fashion Merchandising
- Retail Operations
- Organization
- Time Management
- Attention To Detail
- Numeracy
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Extended Health Care
- On-Site Parking
- Employee Discount
- Bonus Opportunities
- Training And Learning Programs
- Corporate Events
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- Retail
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Fashion Buying
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fast Fashion
- Fashion Trends
- Trend Reports
- Purchase Orders
- Pricing
- International Suppliers
- Vendor Partnerships
- Data Analysis
- Meeting Preparation
- Retail Operations
- Customer Understanding
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Organization
- Time Management
- Attention To Detail
- Numeracy