Buyer - Menswear

Mens Apparel Buyer, Private Label – STYLI

Relates to and understands the target fashion market to source, develop and select products which will appeal to the customer. Is self-assured, persuasive and prepared to take risks when interpreting and predicting fashion trends. Has a flair for fashion and possesses a strong sense of imagination and creativity. Reports into the Head of Buying.

Job Profile:

• Execute a merchandise assortment plan that supports the financial, merchandising and marketing objectives set by senior management.
• Constantly achieve target hit rates for new launches and drive share of rebuy portfolio.
• Drive sales, conversion, margin, inventory turn and other web KPIs including sell through.
• Participate in open-to-buy meetings with planning and provide feedback. Work with planner to arrive on seasonal spend by product category.
• Has good knowledge of global fashion and trends and maintains this by constantly researching this as part of everyday life.
• Takes accountability for delivering a customer focused and design-led product range, achieved through effective market research, comp shops and inspirational trips.
• Correctly identifies new trends and new products relevant to the customer base. Works to continuously better the fashion product offering and ensure newness.
• Suggests timings for product launches and work on ideas for product promotion. Feeds information into marketing teams of channel partners.
• Work with channels to customize India buying plan as per channel requirements.
• Develops exclusive product by providing design brief to the in-house menswear designer.
• Works with the in-house sourcing teams, using vendors design resources where possible, to create fashion credible clothing ranges.
• Comfort working with fast-fashion model with low order quantities and fast replenishments.
• Works with garment tech to ensure fit and quality adheres to international standards.
• Negotiates costings with suppliers while working together with the in-house sourcing teams.
• Manages product lead times and monitor the critical path to ensures products are delivered on time
• Ensures the final range delivered is both balanced and appropriate for the time of year.
• Helps to interpret reports and to predict future sales. Trades product together with the Planner.
• Manages repeat buys and cancellations with in-house sourcing teams
• Interprets feedback from customers and reacts to any changes in customer demand
• Regularly audits the available product catalogue across channels, to ensure it is both well-represented and accurately described.
• Review product customer ratings across channels and take corrective action.
• Manages the order raising process and ensures all buying documents are maintained.
• Train, develop, and mentor the Assistant Buyer

Requirements:

• Background within a men’s private label buying role. 7-10 years of work experience, e-commerce strongly preferred.
• Must have strong negotiation skills, good commercial awareness and the ability to make quick decisions.
• Excellent excel and power point skills.
• Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, start-up experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to adapt them for different audiences. vendors, internal partners, stakeholders and leadership.
• Comfort and ability to work with cross-cultural teams across time-zones.