Replenishment Buyer

About the role

Fashion Nova is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Founded in 2006, the brand has grown to become the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.

Responsibilities

• Establish solid vendor relations to get the best possible deliveries at optimum cost and best quality
• Communicate with vendors on item availability: In stock units by size and other color offerings, incoming stock/pre-orders by size and delivery dates, and custom cut dates and minimum order quantities (MOQ’s)
• Negotiate discounts and best possible costs, including air costs if needed at an earlier date
• Presents recommendations to Planning and Buying
• Enter purchase orders into the system and|or upload orders
• Recommend color|print expansion of core items|key buys to Vice President, Buying
• Recommend counter sourcing with other vendors if facing problem deliveries
• Coincide with Product Development if needed on core programs|key items
• Review selling reports to keep track of how reorders are selling
• Maintain program buys and core items to help manage the flow; i.e. move up or move back
• Recommend promotional activity if needed to drive additional sales volume.
• Aware of fashion market trends and new, current and emerging best practice within Merchandising|Buying

Requirements

• Six plus years of experience in Replenishment, Data Analysis or a related field
• Experience working with vendors and negotiating
• Experience with product development preferred
• Passionate about fashion and trend analysis
• Demonstrated ability in financial analysis
• Experience analyzing data and providing actionable insights
• Experienced in Excel - can perform complex functions, such as SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables
• Experience in digital and|or multi-brand setting preferred
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measures
• Must be able to adapt to constant change and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be results oriented and have excellent organizational skills
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess a keen eye for design, trends, and color
• BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field
• English, additional language(s) an advantage

Benefits

• New state-of-the-art HQ upcoming in Beverly Hills!
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
• Summer Fridays Early Departure
• Team bonding events and programs
• Athletic employee discounts

Schedule

Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite in Beverly Hills