Senior Assortment Planner, E-Commerce (Dynamite)
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview:
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:
We are seeking a Senior Assortment Planner for our E-commerce Department. This role will help define and execute the online product strategy at Dynamite. This role bridges brick and mortar and digital channels, ensuring that our E-commerce assortment reflects the best of our core collections while unlocking growth through exclusive capsule extensions, expanded sizing, and complementary third-party brands. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with product intuition and a deep understanding of the Dynamite customer, and is someone who can zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to optimize the details that drive performance.
Main Responsibilities
Assortment Strategy & Planning:
- Partner with brick and mortar merchants to extend core assortments into E-commerce, identifying opportunities for online exclusives and capsule launches;
- Analyze customer data, digital trends, and the competitive landscape to recommend assortment adjustments specific to the online channel;
- Develop and maintain the seasonal E-commerce line plan, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Merchandising Execution:
- Collaborate with Buying, Planning, and Allocation teams to ensure the right product depth, breadth, and flow online;
- Partner with Digital Marketing, Creative, and Site Merchandising teams to ensure that product storytelling, cross-selling, and trend stories come to life;
- Lead the setup and launch of online-exclusive capsules and third-party product drops;
- Monitor product performance in real time, making recommendations to optimize pricing, promotions, and rebuys.
Business & Customer Insights:
- Leverage site analytics, search data, and customer feedback to refine assortment strategies;
- Partner with Planning and Finance teams to manage sales forecasts, margin expectations, and inventory investments for E-commerce;
- Present regular readouts on online assortment performance to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Marketing, or a related field;
- 4+ years in merchandising, buying, or assortment planning, preferably in apparel or fashion retail;
- Strong understanding of omni-channel retail, with proven experience in E-commerce assortment development;
- Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs, interpret data, and translate insights into actionable strategies;
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills (experience working with third-party brands is a plus);
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to partner across Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and Digital teams;
- Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment;
- Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.
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.
#LI-LP1
About Groupe Dynamite
GDI est une marque de mode qui exploite des magasins au détail et propose des expériences numériques sous deux bannières jeunes d’esprit : Garage et Dynamite.
Nous continuons d’être guidés par notre mission initiale : créer une mode accessible qui inspire les individus soucieux de leur style à se sentir bien dans leur peau.
Fondé à Montréal. Depuis 1975.
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GDI is a fashion house that operates retail stores and digital experiences under two complementary and spirited banners: Garage and Dynamite.
We continue to be driven by our original mission: to create accessible fashion that inspires style-conscious individuals to feel good in their skin.
Founded in Montreal. Since 1975.
Senior Assortment Planner, E-Commerce (Dynamite)
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview:
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:
We are seeking a Senior Assortment Planner for our E-commerce Department. This role will help define and execute the online product strategy at Dynamite. This role bridges brick and mortar and digital channels, ensuring that our E-commerce assortment reflects the best of our core collections while unlocking growth through exclusive capsule extensions, expanded sizing, and complementary third-party brands. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with product intuition and a deep understanding of the Dynamite customer, and is someone who can zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to optimize the details that drive performance.
Main Responsibilities
Assortment Strategy & Planning:
- Partner with brick and mortar merchants to extend core assortments into E-commerce, identifying opportunities for online exclusives and capsule launches;
- Analyze customer data, digital trends, and the competitive landscape to recommend assortment adjustments specific to the online channel;
- Develop and maintain the seasonal E-commerce line plan, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Merchandising Execution:
- Collaborate with Buying, Planning, and Allocation teams to ensure the right product depth, breadth, and flow online;
- Partner with Digital Marketing, Creative, and Site Merchandising teams to ensure that product storytelling, cross-selling, and trend stories come to life;
- Lead the setup and launch of online-exclusive capsules and third-party product drops;
- Monitor product performance in real time, making recommendations to optimize pricing, promotions, and rebuys.
Business & Customer Insights:
- Leverage site analytics, search data, and customer feedback to refine assortment strategies;
- Partner with Planning and Finance teams to manage sales forecasts, margin expectations, and inventory investments for E-commerce;
- Present regular readouts on online assortment performance to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Marketing, or a related field;
- 4+ years in merchandising, buying, or assortment planning, preferably in apparel or fashion retail;
- Strong understanding of omni-channel retail, with proven experience in E-commerce assortment development;
- Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs, interpret data, and translate insights into actionable strategies;
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills (experience working with third-party brands is a plus);
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to partner across Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and Digital teams;
- Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment;
- Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.
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.
#LI-LP1
About Groupe Dynamite
GDI est une marque de mode qui exploite des magasins au détail et propose des expériences numériques sous deux bannières jeunes d’esprit : Garage et Dynamite.
Nous continuons d’être guidés par notre mission initiale : créer une mode accessible qui inspire les individus soucieux de leur style à se sentir bien dans leur peau.
Fondé à Montréal. Depuis 1975.
//
GDI is a fashion house that operates retail stores and digital experiences under two complementary and spirited banners: Garage and Dynamite.
We continue to be driven by our original mission: to create accessible fashion that inspires style-conscious individuals to feel good in their skin.
Founded in Montreal. Since 1975.