Associate Buyer, Men’s Advanced Contemporary & Denim

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Assist the Buying team in selecting vendors and developing partnerships.

• Ensure that product assortments meet high standards and satisfy customer requirements.

• Contribute to the analysis of inventory productivity, vendor profitability, and pricing strategies through in-depth data and insights.

• Support growth in sales and enhance financial performance.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Assistant Buyers as required.

• Oversee market cycles, manage orders, and collaborate with Brand Partnerships and the Buying Lead.

• Manage checkbook operations and support brand growth strategies.

• Analyze product selection, pricing strategies, and vendor negotiations.

• Oversee the management of the product portfolio, in-season products, markdowns, and RTVs.

• Monitor receipts to ensure inventory targets are achieved.

• Develop assortment strategies to fulfill financial objectives and KPIs.

• Negotiate with partners and assess financial plans.

• Manage OTB, forecasts for markdowns, and negotiations regarding RTVs.

• Cultivate cross-functional relationships and handle vendor communications.

• Collaborate with marketing, Store Planning, and the Bangalore team.

• Mentor and guide participants in the ECDP program.

• Implement assortment strategies and financial planning.

• Create promotions in conjunction with sales support teams.

• Achieve sales and profit objectives while overseeing buying office operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in retail.

• At least 3 years of experience in a buying office with a deep understanding of buying operations and retail strategy.

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Strong communication skills with an executive presence, capable of leading meetings and building trust with stakeholders.

• A proven history of consistently surpassing goals and driving positive results in complex organizations.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a creative approach to new challenges.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize retail math concepts (markup, margin planning, OTB, WOS, T/O, GMROI).

• High proficiency in MS Office, Google Sheets/Docs, and PowerPoint.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, showcasing strong leadership, management, and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, customer focus, conflict management, and negotiation abilities.

• Flexible and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment at a company undergoing growth and transformation.

• Access to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer, spanning retail, distribution, digital, and corporate roles.

• Comprehensive benefits package available to all eligible full-time employees, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

• An outstanding employee discount.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Basic life insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• A variety of additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.