Buyer
Core
Own assortment strategy and business performance for assigned product areas, translating customer insights and market opportunities into compelling products and profitable growth.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Merchandising)
Builds
Product assortments, commercial plans, and inventory strategies for a design-led home goods brand
Domain
Home goods / Consumer retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Assortment planning, pricing strategy, margin analysis, forecasting, inventory management, product development partnership, commercial storytelling
Preferred skills
Design eye, analytical skills, spreadsheet proficiency, business reporting
Responsibilities
Develop assortment plans identifying opportunities for newness, expansion, and discontinuation; Define commercial product briefs including target retail prices and margin goals; Own commercial performance against sales and margin goals; Partner with Inventory Planning on forecasts and open to buy; Represent merchant perspective in product reviews and sample evaluations; Ensure merchandising readiness for launches including pricing and product information
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC