MEC Overview

We believe the transformative power of the outdoors makes us better humans and drives us to do good for the planet. We are here to inspire and support everyone in getting active outside, matching people with gear and advice that instills confidence. We offer more than products, we offer passion. People connect here, through our stores, online channels, over the phone, or through our services and community partners. We love to share our expertise, experience, and enthusiasm. We deliver award winning retail experiences, encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and believe the outdoors make us better.

Our business model is dependent on impassioned and well-trained outdoor enthusiasts and as such we look for individuals who live our purpose and fit with MEC ethos and lifestyle. If you are that person, we’d love to connect with you!

MEC offers a total rewards package that includes a great base pay, a sweet employee discount, a comprehensive benefit package, matching RRSP contributions, an employee development program that even lets you try out gear for yourself, self directed and leader-based training, and a host of other perks and advantages tailored to those who love the outdoors.

MEC is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to work with our people to create a diverse workplace, which accommodates individuals of all abilities, backgrounds and identities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Tell us what you need during the hiring process, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Job Overview

Supports the merchant team within a buying group, to support the business to achieve P&L deliverables and sell the products to better serve members and MEC.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Issues purchase orders within Open-to-Buy parameters, responsible for PO creation, and follow up with vendors.
• Reviews weekly PO status reporting and follows up on outstanding PO confirmations,

and late ASNs based on ship/DC dates.

• Makes POs adjustments and cancellations based on confirmations back from vendors.
• Reviews past cancel date POs for cancellations, reissuance/escalation.
• Reviews and resolves inbound PO discrepancies, and product information discrepancies.
• Responsible to gather and input data; build, analyze and maintain reports to support merchandise decisions utilizing systems such as D365, as well as create and track vendor funded markdowns and credits.
• Responsible for supporting merchants with assortment planning activities, eg. product set up.
• Support merchants with merchandise event/promotional execution including but not limited to item selection templates and marketing campaign templates.
• Support the business on product recalls, entering pertinent information into the system for the business to act upon.
• Assist merchant in setting up new vendors and assist in product set up through template completion with vendor and hand off to cross-functional merchandise operation partners.
• Assist merchant with running size sorting functions.
• Assisting merchants with price and PO changes as relates to DCR and adjustments from vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 year administrative professional or related experience.
• 1 year experience using basic Microsoft Office functionality, but strong Excel skills considered a key asset.
• Strong proactive and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to priorities and manage conflicting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, and ability to work in cross functional teams.
• Should be Experience with D365 is an asset. .

THE PERKS

• Work-life flexibility

• Hybrid work environment (HO only)

• Variable annual incentive plan (Eligible participants only)

• Generous annual vacation allotment

• Paid Care time (Wellness/sick)

• Maternity and Parental leave top-up

• Staff Discount and amazing deals straight from vendors

• Top-notch benefit plan

• Retirement Plan, matched contributions up to 6%

• Paid days to pursue outdoor activities and/or volunteer in your community

• Free staff gear rental program

• Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support

• Career development opportunities

• Field experience days, team away days and much, much more

At our Home Office located in Vancouver, you’ll also love:

• Show up as you are—Athleisure wear
• An open office layout- choose where you sit.
• Well stocked kitchens filled with premium coffees and teas (and ALL the milks)
• Onsite fitness equipment, change rooms with showers and bike storage

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. MEC reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Are you up for your next adventure? We’d love to hear from you!

The Candidate must be able to read and converse in English. Le candidat doit être à l’aise de lire et de converser en anglais.