POSITION SUMMARY
The Jr. Buyer will analyze sell through and velocity of their assigned categories to make data driven decisions in the purchasing of replenishment.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, THIS IS WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE AS OUR JR. BUYER:
You will analyze sell through of products and make data driven decisions to purchase replenishment of qualifying styles in volume, and apply your learnings to your allocated departments over all.- You will become proficient in the company's purchasing and inventory management systems and in generating and analyzing various financial reports, including category sell-through and productivity reports.
- You will learn how to manage sales goals, Open-to-Buy (OTB), and maintain healthy inventory levels while achieving gross margin targets.
- You will master techniques for forecasting styles and maintaining stock levels for top sellers and various style categories.
- You will gain skills in negotiating with suppliers, submitting POs, and monitoring late deliveries.
- You will build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, sourcing teams, and merchandise planners.
COMMERCIAL AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1-3 years of experience within the buying function
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Shopify experience a plus)
- Outstanding interpersonal skills which includes listening and empathy
- Positive, optimistic attitude towards problem solving
- A passion for fashion!!
Salary banding: 70-75k