Buyer
Core
Identify emerging trends and curate market-leading assortments for youth fashion brands to drive sales and profitability.
Role type
Category Buyer (Fashion/Retail)
Builds
Seasonal product ranges and brand partnerships for youth fashion customers
Domain
Youth fashion retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
trend forecasting, assortment planning, Open-to-Buy budget management, sales data analysis, supplier negotiation, inventory management, category performance analysis
Preferred skills
knowledge of youth culture and streetwear, Excel proficiency, competitor analysis, market research
Technologies
Excel, reporting and forecasting tools
Responsibilities
Shape category future by identifying brands and trends; create winning assortments balancing creativity and analytics; manage buying cycle from planning to in-season trading; build partnerships with local and global brands; analyze category performance to drive growth; collaborate with cross-functional teams on product launches.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC