Buyer, North America
Core
Own buying strategy and business performance for assigned categories across Retail and Digital in North America, developing sales forecasts and inventory investments to support sell-through and productivity goals.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Apparel/Retail)
Builds
Seasonal buying strategies, SKU-level sales forecasts, and inventory investment plans for a design-led activewear brand.
Domain
Apparel retail and e-commerce
Required skills
Category forecasting, inventory investment management, retail math, financial analysis, Excel proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, launch execution, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Apparel industry experience, e-commerce experience, product knowledge
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, buying/planning/reporting systems
Responsibilities
Develop seasonal buying strategies and SKU-level sales forecasts; reconcile buys with financial targets; lead weekly business reviews and hindsight analyses; drive in-season inventory actions and replenishment; partner with Planning, Allocation, and Production on delivery and availability; serve as buying point of contact for assigned categories.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC