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Linen Chest

Linen Chest

Family-owned retailer of home essentials

Assistant Buyer

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No salary listed
Junior
Laval, QC, Canada
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About the job

Requirements
  • One to two years of experience in a similar position, ideally in a retail environment or purchasing department.
  • Excellent organizational and priority-management abilities.
  • Attention to detail and rigor in work execution.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
  • Good judgment, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analytical abilities and ease interpreting sales and performance data.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to learn and use different computer systems.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning or purchasing-management systems is an asset.
Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain product records and stock-keeping units in systems using supplier catalogs, instruction manuals, and other information sources.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of product data across systems.
  • Enter data related to promotions, commercial events, and marketing activities.
  • Update regular and promotional prices and discounts in systems.
  • Report anomalies or inconsistencies in product or pricing information.
  • Create and enter purchase orders in the system.
  • Prepare and transmit required documentation to the relevant teams.
  • Follow up on orders with suppliers, including delivery-date changes and back-order management.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal partners to ensure products are delivered within expected timelines.
  • Prepare replenishment and special orders according to business needs.
  • Participate in the price-change management process while following promotional calendars.
  • Prepare and communicate information about promotions and commercial events.
  • Coordinate the delivery of samples for the website, marketing, and advertising activities.
  • Collaborate with Marketing on photo shoots, flyers, advertisements, and product launches.
  • Integrate and update product information on web platforms.
  • Produce reports and analyze product, promotion, and sales performance.
  • Perform analyses and formulate recommendations based on the buyer's guidelines.
  • Meet deadlines for promotional activities and ongoing projects.
  • Maintain regular communication with suppliers, stores, and internal departments.
  • Participate in product and packaging development and process improvement.
  • Provide excellent service to internal and external partners.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a retail environment or purchasing department.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning or purchasing-management systems.

About the company

Linen Chest is a family-owned home goods retailer with more than 35 stores across Canada, offering a wide range of home essentials such as adjustable beds, metal bed frames, bathroom hardware, and custom window coverings. It serves customers through both in-store and online channels, providing direct sales and custom services that tailor products to individual needs. The company emphasizes personalized solutions, seasonal promotions, and community engagement while maintaining its family-owned identity. Compared with competitors, Linen Chest combines a broad product lineup with a strong emphasis on customized, in-store service and local community presence, supported by a flexible omnichannel shopping experience. Its goal is to deliver quality home products and personalized service while growing its Canadian footprint and preserving its family-owned ethos.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$25.7M

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

1961

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The C$35 million revolving facility gives breathing room for inventory and seasonal demand.
  • September 2026 promotions and free shop-at-home services drive conversion for custom blinds.
  • Current store presence and online merchandising support cross-sell across bedding, décor, and window coverings.

What critics are saying

  • Gordon Brothers' C$35 million facility on June 2, 2025 signals liquidity pressure, not strength.
  • Wayfair, Home Depot, and Bed Bath & Beyond Canada crush Linen Chest on scale and traffic.
  • If credit tightens before holiday 2026, vendor support and inventory access turn fragile.

What makes Linen Chest unique

  • Family-owned since Montreal, Linen Chest pairs omnichannel retail with custom home services.
  • Its custom window-covering consults and at-home installs create higher-touch sales than discount rivals.
  • Thirty-seven Canadian stores anchor local brand recognition, especially Quebec’s 23-location concentration.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
Chain Store Age
Jun 2nd, 2025
Canada's Linen Chest secures a $35 million credit facility

Linen Chest, the Bed Bath & Beyond of Canada, has received a $35 million revolving credit facility from Gordon Brothers to shore up its liquidity and support future growth.