Role: Buyer
Location: New York City (Central).
Role Summary:
We are recruiting for a talented Buyer to join our team based in New York, USA. The ideal candidate will be fashion obsessed with a keen sense of taste and excellent aesthetic judgement.
We are seeking someone who already possess good brand awareness. You'll join with a solid awareness of our current positioning and be able support future visions.
Key Responsibilities
- Working in collaboration with the CEO, Production Managers, Buyers, Merchandisers and Designers you will be responsible for leading creative and balanced product ranges.
- Maintaining efficient flow of product in and out of the business, partnering with Operations and Marketing to ensure product is delivered on time and with maximum efficiency and impact
- Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to the wider business
- Use the WSSI to make informed and strategic decisions
- Support the product development process whilst maintaining schedules and key deadlines
- React to changes in demand and logistics
- Ensure relevant trends and fashion are translated appropriately for our brand and customer
- Identified opportunities of growth within the product range
- Provide a high degree of input on product and competitor activity
- Conduct thorough market research and attend trade events to stay informed on industry trends and competitor pricing/demand.
- Complete supplier visits when required.
- Negotiate with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers when required. Working in collaboration with the other buyers to ensure effective management of a strong ethical supply chain
- Responsible to oversee all visual merchandising ensuring this is delivered in line with internal standards.
Requirements
- Degree in related subject
- An exceptional understanding of fashion demonstrating the ability to grow a business profitably
- At least 4 years experienced in a similar role
- Experience in visual merchandising, ideally both online and retail
- Strong product selection skills, combining data and knowledge/feel to select the right product for the right place
- Strong analytical mind set and ability, with proven experience in an analytical role
- To be able to problem solve & make decisive decisions
- Strong communicator with excellent verbal & written skills, as well as demonstrating excellent relationship management skill
- You have proven ability to build, lead and manage teams
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple deliverables with hard deadlines
- Entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Salary
Competitive