Buyer

Main purpose of the Buyer role

To ensure top priority trends and elements are optimally represented in the overall assortment for the site.

Knowledgeable in women’s RTW brands, as well as current trends.

Responsible for assortment selection consisting of planning, customer needs, trends, competitors and merchandising with minimal supervision.

Understand/study sales history and inventory levels to evaluate what product is needed.

Oversee all aspects of re-cuts, re-orders, and re-colors.

Able to follow calendar and key deadlines with minimal supervision.

Manage brand budget and category/skus with minimal supervision (with Macro budget in mind).

Identify opportunities and risk in-season through analyzing sales performance.

Train, manage and support your Buying Assistant.

Able to balance multiple brands while thinking strategically with strong attention to detail.

Reviews sales results to strategize timely mark-downs and slow seller RA's.

Manage buys, POs and order approvals in collaboration with upper management and analyst.

Required Competencies

• Ability to balance multiple brands and initiatives.
• Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors on RA’s, sell through guarantees and trade discounts.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, good judgement, creativity and organization.
• Able to develop strong, synergistic relationships with a range of teams and personnel.
• Strong understanding and interest of industry trends.
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office

Minimum Qualifications

• Work experience as a Buyer is required.
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin, planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measures.
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business preferred.
• 3-5 years of women’s Buying experience, preferably within the RTW space.
• A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.