Merchandise Control Assistant

Your Style, Your Career

Harry Rosen is a proudly Canadian born and raised retailer of fine quality menswear with store locations across the nation. We have been specializing in luxury menswear for over 70 years and have been officially recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are committed to developing retail professionals who love retail and have the passion and ability to inspire exceptional service.

Merchandise Control Assistant

Full-Time Permanent

Reporting to Director of Planning

Toronto, Ontario

Harry Rosen Inc. Central Office (77 Bloor St. West)

Hybrid work environment

About the Role

As a leading luxury menswear retailer operating across Canada, Harry Rosen is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Merchandise Control Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support the buying and inventory management processes by ensuring accurate data entry, coordinating purchase orders, and maintaining product information. You’ll be a key player in supporting the flow of merchandise from vendor to distribution, helping ensure product availability and operational efficiency across the business.

In This Role, You’ll Be Responsible For:

1. Buying Process

• Create styles and purchase orders based on Buyer’s worksheets
• Ensure accuracy of all data input and documentation
• Create POs for ticket-making purposes
• Communicate purchase orders to vendors
• Input cancellations, deferments, style changes, and price changes
• Create new MTM and Special Order styles as required and update master list
• Create drop ship/direct-to-store POs
• Support special order fulfillment and presales
• Assist with Vendor Contract and Shipping Manual distribution

2. Inventory Management

• Oversee allocations
• Update worksheets with style and receipt information in shared/common drives
• Complete restyling/reticketing processes
• Obtain RA#s from vendors and process RTVs
• Troubleshoot issues with the Distribution Centre (D/C)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, retail operations, buying support, inventory control, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with merchandise or inventory management systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working behind the scenes to support successful merchandising operations.

What are the perks of the job?

• An employer that values internal growth and promotion and is committed to succession planning for your future
• Competitive pay program
• Opportunities to additionally earn yearly bonus plan
• Best in industry discounts and special purchase opportunities
• A comprehensive flexible benefits package
• Pension and Group RRSP Programs that grow with you
• A modern, digitally advanced workplace
• A leader committed to supporting the achievement of your personal career goals
• A culture that is rich and diverse fostered through an internal Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council

Compensation for this role will be dependent on skills, experience, and seniority. The starting compensation range for this role is $44,400-$53,000 annually.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

Harry Rosen Inc. is committed to ensuring that our environment is barrier-free to all persons, employees, and clients alike, as we believe in equal opportunity and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. In the spirit of this philosophy, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants with accommodation needs in the interview and assessment process. If you need assistance during the selection process, please contact us at careers@harryrosen.com with details.