Merchandise Buyer, International

About the role

The International Buyer is responsible for strategic merchandise selection and inventory management across European retail stores and ecommerce platforms. This role entails curating optimal product assortments, evaluating existing styles, and maintaining a balanced inventory flow for the international market. The buyer collaborates with Company Product teams and Domestic Merchants to ensure a consistent global brand message throughout product assortments. Utilizing strong analytical skills, the buyer evaluates business performance and develops strategies to achieve financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profitability targets through consistent review and refinement of product lines, ensuring a balanced assortment that aligns with global key initiatives and local market needs.
• Develop and implement optimal product assortments across multi-channel retail stores (including Concept and Outlet) and ecommerce platforms, supporting overall category and brand vision.
• Collaborate with Planning to analyze historical sales data and current trends, anticipating future assortment needs.
• Formulate accurate merchandise plans and define seasonal, annual, and multi-year strategies to identify and capitalize on future opportunities.
• Oversee product lifecycle management from purchasing to launch to end-of-season stock liquidation.
• Demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities and proficiency in Excel.

Requirements

• 3+ years of buying experience with a medium to large apparel retailer with proven track record in direct retail and/or ecommerce.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Fashion-related field.