Hybrid Buyer/Planner - Appliances, Furniture & Electronics at SecondShop

Role Overview:

The Buyer/Planner – Appliances, Furniture & Electronics acts as the account owner for supplier relationships, managing the full lifecycle from onboarding and sourcing through to daily execution and long-term growth. This is a hands-on, operational role focused on ensuring suppliers deliver against commitments, while also driving ongoing improvement in supply reliability, margin performance, and inventory alignment. This role will also play a key role in vendor growth, assortment strategy, and evolving category ownership over time. 

What you'll be doing:

• Own the full supplier relationship—from onboarding to daily execution and long-term growth planning. 
• Actively manage current suppliers, spending significant time weekly chasing orders, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accurate delivery flow. 
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and access to B-channel and secondary market inventory (e.g., open-box, overstock, discontinued). 
• Surface new sourcing opportunities and bring them forward for evaluation. 
• As processes stabilize, take on more strategic ownership of product lines—growing categories, expanding assortments, and helping shape the merchant strategy. 
• Build buy, sales, and delivery plans based on sales history, demand, and promotions. 
• Leverage analytics to highlight aged inventory, SKU gaps, and supply mismatches. 
• Support automation and smarter decision-making around inventory buys. 
• Maintain balanced inventory levels across warehouses, ensuring availability while controlling cost. 
• Track and adjust orders in real-time based on actual sales, vendor reliability, and market trends. 

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field. 
• 3–5 years of experience in retail buying or planning, ideally in appliances, furniture, or consumer electronics. 
• Deep understanding of merchandising cycles, retail operations, and consumer behavior within the home goods sector. 
• Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex vendor relationships. 
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle). 
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. 
• Experience with secondary market inventory and B-channel sourcing (e.g., open-box, scratch-and-dent, discontinued) is a plus.  

What we offer:

• A competitive base salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage. 
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work with occasional travel to attend in-person team meetings or events.  
• Access to exclusive discounts on SecondShop products for yourself and your family. 
• As a growing startup, SecondShop offers ample opportunities to take on new challenges, contribute to shaping the company’s future, and take ownership of key initiatives. 
• Join a passionate and mission-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to sustainability and responsible shopping. 
• Align with a company that believes in sustainability, smart spending, and improving the lives of Canadians. You'll have the chance to make an impact every day!