- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $44,400–53,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
About Harry Rosen
Founded in Toronto in 1954 by brothers Harry and Lou Rosen, Harry Rosen is a leading Canadian luxury menswear retailer, distinguished by its curated designer collections, tailoring expertise and personalized service. Its heritage combines entrepreneurial ambition with an enduring commitment to helping clients dress with confidence. As an employer, the company offers a setting where sartorial knowledge, relationship-building and commercial acumen intersect, with career paths spanning client advising, tailoring, merchandising and corporate functions. Professionals drawn to refined retail will find a business in which attentive service, product expertise and long-term client relationships are central to the brand’s identity.
Harry Rosen is hiring a full-time, permanent Merchandise Control Assistant for its hybrid central office in Toronto. The role supports buying and inventory management through purchase order coordination, product data maintenance, allocation oversight, and merchandise flow from vendors to distribution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create styles and purchase orders from buyers’ worksheets.
- Ensure accurate data entry and documentation.
- Create purchase orders for ticket-making purposes and communicate purchase orders to vendors.
- Enter cancellations, deferments, style changes, and price changes.
- Create new made-to-measure (MTM) and special-order styles as required, and update the master list.
- Create drop-ship and direct-to-store purchase orders.
- Support special-order fulfilment and presales.
- Assist with distributing vendor contracts and the shipping manual.
- Oversee allocations.
- Update worksheets with style and receipt information on shared drives.
- Complete restyling and reticketing processes.
- Obtain return authorization numbers from vendors and process returns to vendor (RTVs).
- Troubleshoot issues with the Distribution Centre.
Qualifications
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and 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.
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of experience in merchandising, retail operations, buying support, inventory control, or a related field.
Education
A post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 44,400 to CAD 53,000 per annum.
Benefits
Opportunity to earn an annual bonus; employee discounts and special purchase opportunities; a comprehensive flexible benefits package; pension and Group RRSP programs; opportunities for internal growth and promotion; a modern, digitally advanced workplace; support for personal career goals; and an inclusive culture supported by an internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
Culture
Harry Rosen’s workplace culture reflects its heritage as a Canadian luxury menswear specialist, with an emphasis on sartorial expertise, personalised service and lasting client relationships. Its client-focused retail environment values attention to detail and collaborative service, with employees helping clients develop a wardrobe that expresses their individual style.
About Cerulean
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