Senior Buyer/ Planner
Toronto, Ontario
Merchandise & Planning – Planning and Allocation /
Full Time Permanent /
Hybrid
Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. Come join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career!
As a Senior Buyer/Planner, you will be responsible for driving financial performance and inventory productivity with the goal of meeting or exceeding sales, margin, and inventory turn targets. You’ll focus on optimizing in-stock rates for our Core assortment and maximizing sell-through of our Seasonal collections. In partnership with Merchandising, Planning, and Allocation, you will develop and execute reporting to identify opportunities across our global product range. You will analyze, measure, and communicate sales and inventory performance through key KPIs including—but not limited to—OTB, ST%, WOS, and turn rate.
About You
- Omni-channel savvy
- Consumer-centric with the ability to balance both qualitative and quantitative insights
- Entrepreneurial, strategic, and results-oriented
- Strong ability to create and drive initiatives forward
- Clear communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Flexible and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Above all, you’re proactive, positive, and inspired by Knix and our mission
The Opportunity
- Optimize inventory through forecasting and placing POs for Core replenishment for Knix and Kt, with a focus on improving NOOS/Core product in-stock rates monthly and quarterly
- Monitor sales performance, inventory levels, and product lifecycle to refine assortments, markdown strategies, and turnover—while identifying new opportunities within the global range
- Partner with the Senior Director to coordinate and quantify quarterly seasonal PO placement for Knix/Kt
- Build quarterly investments and bottom-up style/color buy plans in Toolio for all Knix/Kt classes
- Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously evolve the buying process
- Foster strong cross-functional partnerships across merchandising, planning, marketing, eComm, retail, and wholesale to ensure alignment and flawless execution of buying strategies
- Partner with Merchandising, Visual Presentation, Retail Leadership, Allocation, and Buying to build and maintain a robust store profiling and clustering template
- Challenge the status quo and continuously identify opportunities for improvement
- Collaborate to deliver flexible, iterative solutions with speed and agility
- Share technical knowledge and actively seek opportunities to learn from others
- Embrace diverse perspectives and maintain an open, growth-minded approach
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in omni-channel buying and planning, or equivalent business-related experience
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage financial metrics such as sales, gross margin, receipt flow, OTB, etc., to drive business impact
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and ERP or large-scale data management systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships
- Strong listening and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
How we Hire
Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
