Associate Buyer, Women's Accessories

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

📋 Description

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

• Ensure that assortments align with company standards and meet customer demands.

• Perform analysis on inventory productivity, vendor profitability, and pricing strategies.

• Contribute to sales growth and enhance financial performance.

• Guide and mentor Assistant Buyers as necessary.

• Manage the market cycle, oversee order management, and collaborate with Brand Partnerships and the Buying Lead.

• Supervise checkbook management and aid in brand growth strategies.

• Evaluate product selection, pricing, and vendor negotiations.

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

• Monitor receipts and ensure that inventory objectives are achieved.

• Formulate assortment strategies that align with financial targets and KPIs.

• Negotiate with partners and review financial planning documentation.

• Manage OTB, markdown forecasts, and RTV negotiations.

• Cultivate cross-functional relationships and manage communication with vendors.

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

• Mentor and support participants in the ECDP program.

• Implement assorting strategies and financial planning initiatives.

• Develop promotions in conjunction with sales support teams.

• Achieve sales and profit targets while managing buying office operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in retail.

• Over 3 years of experience in a buying office with a strong grasp of buying operations and retail strategy.

• Self-motivated individual who excels in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Strong communicator with an executive presence, capable of leading meetings and establishing trust with stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to consistently surpass goals and foster positive results in complex organizations.

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

• Proficient in retail math concepts, including markup, margin planning, OTB, WOS, T/O, and GMROI.

• Strong skills in MS Office, Google Sheets/Docs, and PowerPoint.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Strong leadership, management, and organizational capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer focus, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, 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 sectors.

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

• Generous employee discount.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Basic life insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.