Assistant Merchant (12-month contract)

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!

Knix is searching for an Assistant Merchant to work closely with the Merchandising and Planning teams to bring great products to our customers. Reporting to a Merchandise Manager, the Assistant Merchant will play a pivotal role in assortment creation, purchase order management, and data coordination. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a passion for products and the retail industry.

About You

Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys working cross-functionally

Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain positive relationships with cross-functional partners

Proactive problem-solver who is adaptable and able to juggle multiple priorities effectively

Comfortable handling a large volume of data with accuracy and attention to detail

Passionate about contributing to a brand committed to inclusivity, diversity, and empowering individuals of all backgrounds

Committed to upholding Knix's values and delivering exceptional results that drive business growth and customer satisfaction

Above all, you’re a self-starter, positive and inspired by Knix, MTND., Kt. by Knix and our mission!

The Opportunity

Assortment Creation: Support the merchandising team in developing and executing merchandising strategies. Support with the setup and maintenance of line plans and assortment plans

Item Creation and Data Management: Assist in creating SKUs and UPCs. Input and maintain SKU lists across platforms and reconcile any discrepancies. Including costing, size scales, colour codes and item attributes within Netsuite & Toolio

Purchase Order Creation and Management: Handling the export and upload of purchase orders. Collaborate with the Sourcing team on PO adjustments

Documentation and Reporting: Update weekly reports, and manage launch guides

Collaboration: Build strong relationships with key partners and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and supporting merchandising initiatives. Including Digi-Merch, Visual Merchandising, IT, and Marketing

Other Duties: Manage market research, ad-hoc reporting, and miscellaneous projects as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Business or Management preferred

Previous experience in merchandising, product management, or related roles, preferably in the apparel industry

Intermediate knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables) and experience with merchandising software/tools (e.g., retail planning systems, product lifecycle management software, basic Adobe Illustrator)

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in retail math

Strong organizational skills

Ability to communicate with cross-functional partners and build consensus

Creative thinking and a passion for staying abreast of market trends and consumer preferences

Compensation

Starting at $55,000 annual salary

Contract Length

12 months

Compensation & Care

Transparency is at the heart of everything we do, including how we pay. The posted expected salary for this role represents candidates developing new skills within the position. Increased salaries represent those who are more proficient or have achieved mastery and deep institutional knowledge over time. Your specific offer will rely on your unique experience and our team's current needs.

Rewards are not just about your regular pay and annual bonuses. We believe rewards should support your whole life, not just your work. That’s why we cover 100% of the premiums for your health, dental, and Health Spending Account (HSA) through our benefits provider. We offer our employees generous coverage for paramedical services, mental health support, and vision care. You’ll also gain access to Dialogue, an app for virtual coaching, therapy, and legal counseling.

Beyond vacation, you’ll get 3 Floater Days and 10 Sick Days every year. We also help you disconnect by extending long weekends - giving you 4 extra paid days off attached to Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, and Labour Day.

When your family grows, we’re there for you. Our Paid Parental Leave plan tops up your salary to 80% for 24 weeks (nearly 6 months), available to birthing parents, partners, and parents via adoption or surrogacy. We also invest in your future with a GRSP Match program (up to 3% match) and a $500 annual development budget. Plus, you’ll enjoy a 50% discount on Knix products because we want you to love what you create.

AI Disclosure Statement

We want to share that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications. While technology helps us stay organized, every hiring decision at Knix is made by real people who care about finding the best addition to our team. We use these tools to support our process, not to replace the human connection that makes our culture special.

How we Hire

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.