Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-Time
$40,000 - $50,000/year

Why Oak+Fort?

OAK + FORT is a fashion and lifestyle brand that provides attainable luxuries consisting of modern essentials in full collections of womenswear, menswear, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and homeware. We are a female-founded and led business that is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout our collections. From our first studio that opened in 2010 in Vancouver, BC, we now have 40+ locations across North America with a global e-commerce presence.

At the heart and core of it all, it’s our people that matter most. We offer a work ethos that is driven by endless passion, intellectual curiosity, and perennial creativity. Here you get the opportunity to influence our global strategy and growth, while working alongside incredibly talented people.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Buying Administrative Assistant, you are responsible for assisting our Buying team to accomplish tasks assigned to you. You will be responsible for supporting with the data entry of the purchase orders, style creation, weekly sales reporting, and sample management. The Admin Assistant supports in ensuring buying department meets its overall objective of "Right Product, Right Stores, Right Time".

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate style #s in WFX (PLM)
• Responsible for creating purchase orders in Netsuite (ERP)
• Support with the creation and integrity of line plans, buying worksheets, product attributes
• Maintains accuracy between WFX and Netsuite through connector management
• Create and update weekly reports, support with seasonal sales recaps
• Update product CAD Sheets (colours/units) for drop schedule
• Share and approve barcode information with vendors
• Sample management (Monthly product meeting, sample tracking, sample room organization)
• Perform other assigned duties

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Proficient in excel - pivot tables, xlookups/vlookups, etc
• Ability to understand our customer base
• Analytical and creative, with strong attention to detail
• Retail experience an asset

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Extremely generous employee discount starting from day one
• Health and dental benefits (for eligible full-time positions only)
• Paid vacation time off (for eligible full-time positions only)
• An opportunity be a part of our growth journey
• Access to training and development programs
• Work amongst an exceptionally talented team

OUR VALUES:

ABOVE + BEYOND

• We strive for something greater than ourselves.

SELF STARTER

• Entrepreneurship is the mindset that leads to endless curiosity and continuous improvement.

UNIQUELY YOU

• We practice acceptance through open-mindedness and personal responsibility.

CHANGE DRIVER

• We embrace change and never fear what’s next.

PEOPLE POWERED

• At the core of our brand we are powered by each other.

OUR HIRING PROCESS:

We strive to provide an outstanding experience to every individual who shows interest in our organization. Our goal is to ensure that you receive clear communication, regular updates and have a dedicated recruiter to support your hiring journey with us. We believe that every candidate journey should be unique, and that honesty, integrity and transparency are carried throughout.

Once you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect:

• A response confirming that we have received your application.
• Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team.
• We will respond to every application to ensure you know where you stand.
• Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted directly by a recruiter or hiring manager.
• Your first connection is a 30-minute phone interview.
• You can expect potentially two additional interviews with the hiring team.
• We will request references + a background check before moving to a final offer.

OAK + FORT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful, diverse, and unique approach to hiring individuals in the communities in which we operate – allowing each person to be their authentic selves. Our hiring commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to any disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture team. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location.