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International Senior Buying Manager
@ The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc.
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
The ALDO Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc. is hiring an International Senior Buying Manager to supervise regional category buying for the ALDO banner. The role carries top-line accountability for franchisee performance, oversees account manager buys, and works with planning on open-to-buy budgets. The posting requires fluency in French and English and at least 4 years of footwear, handbag or accessories experience.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee regional category buying and franchisee performance
- Manage open-to-buy budgets with the planning team
- Analyze product sales and recommend liquidation
- Conduct competitor research and market visits
- Develop sales and liquidation strategies with franchise management
Requirements summary:
- At least 4 years in footwear, handbags or accessories
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration
- Minimum 2 years of management experience
- Fluency in French and English
- Advanced Excel skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Employee discount |
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The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc.
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A journey to create a world of love, confidence, and belonging.
Full company description
Founded in 1972, the ALDO Group is one of the world’s leading fashion retailers. We specialize in the design and production of quality, stylish and accessible footwear and accessories. From our global head office based in Montreal, we operate a network of over 1,500 stores worldwide under our three signature banners: ALDO & Call It Spring. Guided by a strong set of values and aiming to influence society in both fashion and social responsibility, our purpose is to create a world of love, confidence, and belonging. We are advocates for diversity and inclusion, and for the environment. In 2018, we were the first fashion footwear and accessories company in the world to be certified climate neutral and we carry forward our sustainability journey.
- LinkedIn followers
- 125,685
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 6,122
- Reported office locations
- 905 Rue Hodge, Montreal, Quebec H4N 2B6, CA
- Schochenmühlestrasse 6, Baar, Zug 6340, CH
- Nan Ge West Road 1, Daojiao Town, 8th Floor, Guo Li Technology Building, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province 523071, CN
- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
- Lifestyle
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc.
- ALDO Group
- Specialties
- Footwear Design
- Footwear Production
- Handbags Design
- Handbags Production
- Accessories Design
- and Accessories Production
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1972, the ALDO Group is one of the world’s leading fashion retailers. We specialize in the design and production of quality, stylish and accessible footwear and accessories. From our global head office based in Montreal, we operate a network of over 1,500 stores worldwide under our three signature banners: ALDO & Call It Spring. Guided by a strong set of values and aiming to influence society in both…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1972 |
| Specialties | Footwear DesignFootwear ProductionHandbags DesignHandbags ProductionAccessories Designand Accessories Production |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 100 |
| View page |
About the ALDO Group
Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.
Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.
Overview
The candidate is a specialist in fashion and understands the business for each of their respective regions and plays a supervisory role in the buying of different categories for the the ALDO Banner.
Key Responsibilities
- Top line accountability for regional franchisee performance in different categories
- Oversee Account Managers buys to ensure optimal assortment for each region
- Work closely with Planning team to manage pre-determined budget and participate in regular “Open to buy” meetings
- Responsible for supporting communication with franchisees ONLY as it relates to categories buying
- Work in direct collaboration with footwear buying team to ensure global collection addresses all region-specific needs
- Monitor and analyze product performance (weekly sales, weekly best sellers) and make appropriate liquidation recommendations to franchisees
- Perform regional competitor research
- Responsible for the Seasonal Franchisee Assessment
- Work with Franchise Management ALDO to develop sales and liquidation strategies
- Market visits
Requirements
- At least 4 years experience with footwear, handbags or accessories
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business Administration)
- Minimum 2 years of management experience
- Flair for fashion with entrepreneurial/merchant spirit
- Understanding of retail business including: Buying, Planning, Distribution
- Sufficient handbags/accessories industry knowledge to appreciate competitor product ranges, positioning, strengths and weaknesses
- Understanding of the ALDO brand and retail concept
- Excellent communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer literate but advanced in Excel formulas (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal skills
- This position requires fluency in both French and English as it involves communication with clients and stakeholders outside of Canada where English is the primary language of business.additional languages an asset
Building a culture of belonging
We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.
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