Buying Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Define brand positioning, seasonal direction, and long-term product strategy in partnership with senior leadership.
• Lead assortment planning and product development for each launch, balancing trend relevance, brand consistency, and business goals.
• Manage development quotas and launch pacing to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and keep the brand responsive to emerging trends.
• Review product selections to ensure alignment with brand identity, quality standards, color strategy, and overall assortment needs.
• Analyze business performance, including CTR, CR, GMV, and category results, and adjust product and launch strategies accordingly.
• Partner with visual, studio, and merchandising teams to improve content performance and support stronger product storytelling.
• Mentor junior and mid-level buyers and establish clear processes and standards across the team.
• Manage supplier relationships and work closely with ODM partners to drive speed, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor fashion trends, customer demand, and market shifts, especially in the North American womenswear market, to identify growth opportunities.

Job Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in womenswear buying, merchandising, or product management.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in a senior or strategic role.
• Strong fashion instinct and a clear understanding of elevated womenswear product.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability; able to use sales and performance data to guide decisions.
• Proven experience managing large, fast-moving product businesses in a high-growth environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of supplier management and global production workflows.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including to China, as needed.
• Comfortable using digital tools and systems to support product development, planning, and content performance.
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to improve both process and product outcomes.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.

Benefits and Perks

• Bonus eligible
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
• Employee discounts
• Free weekly catered lunch
• Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
• Free gym access (available at select locations)
• Free swag giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages