Buyer
Core
Develop and deliver a commercially successful product assortment for a retail network, aligning with brand identity and seasonal strategies to maximize sales and margin.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Retail)
Builds
Product assortments for retail channels
Domain
Retail / Fashion
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product assortment planning, Sales and margin optimization, OTB (Open to Buy) management, Store grading, Trend analysis, Supplier relationship management, Forecasting, Stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Consumer behavior analysis, Strategic growth identification, Commercial and creative metrics analysis
Technologies
Retail management systems, Sales analytics tools
Responsibilities
Drive product assortment to meet sales, margin, and stock targets; Execute buying strategy to achieve value proposition; Manage OTB and option plans across verticals; Monitor in-season trading performance and determine exit strategies; Collaborate with Merchandise for continuous product forecasting; Provide feedback to Design for trend analysis and price architecture; Onboard Sales and Marketing Channels for seasonal assortments; Maintain relationships with key suppliers and research new ones.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
