Buyer, Womens Advanced Designer
Core
Lead merchandising strategy and product direction for assigned categories to meet sales and margin objectives in the luxury retail sector.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Merchandising Strategy & Team Leadership)
Builds
Curated luxury merchandise assortments and optimized product flows for Saks Global's store network and e-commerce platforms.
Domain
Luxury Retail / Fashion Merchandising
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Retail math (OTB, GMROI, markup), category strategy, vendor negotiation, team mentorship, financial analysis, trend forecasting, assortment planning
Preferred skills
International travel readiness, ambiguity management, strategic agility
Technologies
CACI, retail planning systems
Responsibilities
Develop category and pre-season planning strategies; lead market prep and product selection; manage in-season performance and brand negotiations; mentor Associate Buyers and Coordinators.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management