Planner – Buying (Food Category) – Dollarama – Mont-Royal, QC
Location: Montreal, QC | Company: Dollarama
Dollarama is hiring a Planner – Buying (Food Category) in Mont-Royal, QC. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to build a long-term career in retail merchandising and planning. As part of the Buying team, you will support Buyers in developing and managing food product categories, working closely with national vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven assortments to customers nationwide.
This role offers hands-on experience in category planning, vendor management, and product development. You will join a high-performing team with a proven track record, gaining exposure to the full buying cycle and contributing to meaningful results from day one.
About the role: Planner – Buying (Food Category)
As a Planner, you will analyze data and trends to support merchandising decisions, assist in product development, and ensure timely delivery of purchase orders. You will manage the article creation process, review product samples for quality and compliance, and participate in vendor presentations, buyer meetings, and product line reviews. Collaboration with vendors and internal teams is a key aspect of this role, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.
This is a career-building position for candidates eager to learn and grow in the retail industry, with exposure to buying, supply chain, and merchandising strategies.
Benefits and Employment
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
- Location: Mont-Royal, QC
- Professional growth in retail buying and planning
- Work with leading national vendors and internal teams
- Dynamic, fast-paced retail environment
Job Details
📌 Job Title: Planner – Buying (Food Category)
📍 Location: Mont-Royal, QC
🕒 Employment: Regular – Full-Time
🌐 Category: Buying / Merchandising
Requirements / Skills
- Diploma, DEC, AEC, or Bachelor’s in Buying, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 1–2 years of relevant experience (retail is an asset)
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data handling
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong interest in the retail industry and career growth in merchandising
How to Apply
If you’re ready to grow your career in retail buying and planning, apply directly through the official Dollarama careers portal:
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
The Planner – Buying (Food Category) role at Dollarama is a strong entry point for candidates eager to grow in retail merchandising and planning. To stand out, emphasize your analytical abilities, attention to detail, and skills in Excel and data analysis. Previous exposure to retail or supply chain processes is an asset.
Highlight your ability to collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams, as well as experience with product setup, order tracking, and compliance checks. Showing adaptability in a fast-paced, high-volume environment will strengthen your application.
Finally, stress your interest in the retail industry and long-term career ambitions in buying and merchandising. This demonstrates commitment to growing within Dollarama’s high-performing team.