Job Summary:

• Communicate effectively and coordinate needs with Planner, Allocations, Buyer’s Assistant, Design, QC and Supervisor.
• Partner with the Design Team to lead the creation of specification and detail packages for private label programs
• Supervise approval of product prior to production
• Vendor development and correspondence, regarding product development, order placement, delivery follow up, initiation of new orders, PO revisions and cancellations, shipping, packing, pre-ticketing
• Market Visits and Research, Competition Reports
• Store visits to audit product assortment, allocation, visual set up
• Proactive communication of new ideas, proposals, concepts etc.
• Initiate and maintain PO/price changes, write worksheets, purchase authorizations, revise purchase orders.
• Participate in sales, product and merchandise meetings.
• Coordinate photo shoot samples.
• Communicate and act as a liaison with all areas of the company as it applies to the purchase, delivery, receipt, ticketing, processing, pricing, and quality of merchandise.

Skills on Resume:

• Communication (Soft Skills)
• Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Vendor Management (Soft Skills)
• Market Research (Hard Skills)
• Retail Auditing (Hard Skills)
• Quality Control (Hard Skills)
• Organization (Hard Skills)
• Problem Solving (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Create and analyze buying reports
• Stay abreast of fashion trends, market climate, competition, promotional and test strategies (and assess the results and effect of each.)
• Plan product assortment, focusing on cost, price points, key items, vendor, promotions, for areas of responsibility in concert with supervisor.
• Negotiate with vendors to develop merchandise with the best possible price/value relationship in the marketplace
• Possess knowledge of fabric, cut/make/trim of a garment, and the best country to source that garment.
• Analyze performance and plans constantly to look for sales and margin opportunities that can exceed plan
• Adapt quickly to changes/trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace.
• Partner with Visual team to help create ongoing effective store merchandise floor plans and promotions.
• Establish critical skills of people management and people development.
• Analyze business reports, OTB, Buying Plans, Assortment Plans, Open Order, Velocity, and Class Sales Ranking Reports.
• Access all buying functions in AS400

Skills on Resume:

• Buying and Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)
• Market Intelligence (Hard Skills)
• Assortment Planning (Hard Skills)
• Vendor Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Sales and Margin Optimization (Hard Skills)
• Adaptability (Soft Skills)
• Visual Merchandising Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• People Management and Development (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Identify and purchase new and replenishment styles across multiple categories under the direction of a Buyer and/or the Head of Merchandising.
• Source, develop and select assortment to build a range that is commercially strong, regionally specific, and relevant to our customer.
• Complete required administrative tasks related to buying (writing purchase orders, new item set-up, pricing worksheets, etc.).
• Identify and analyse new trends/styles and their relevance to the Petal and Pup customer.
• Manage OTB within defined categories with help from a buyer and/or the Head of Merchandising.
• Manage new stock balance within own categories according to set parameters.
• Monitor, analyse, and report sales and relevant buying data.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Analyse and report on competitors (online and in-store, domestic and international) for stock, pricing, styling and overall range.
• Ongoing review of relevant Social media channels, Influencers, Runway, and Global Market Leaders.
• Assess product range for gaps and opportunities.

Skills on Resume:

• Administrative Skills (Hard Skills)
• Trend Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Stock Management (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
• Competitor Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Market Research (Hard Skills)
• Gap Analysis (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Ensures that a market-sensitive, cost-effective and quality conscious collection
• Formulating style briefing & buying strategy and product mix for each season
• Responsible for Supplier picking, development, negotiation and analysis
• Responsible for product mix and price architecture of product category
• Planning and analysis of figures - reacting to best sellers and slow movers
• Continuous assessment of competitive landscape
• Determine correct garment specification, quality, styling and fitting and approval of sample
• Work with 3D designer & technician team 
• Research and development of apparel products from conception to retail to meet the needs of accounts and consumers
• Management of timelines regarding apparel product development
• University graduate in Fashion design or garment technician
• Experience in fashion buying
• With a strong fashion sense and passion in fashion
• With solid working experience in fashion retail chains globally
• With product manager or project leader experience

Skills on Resume:

• Market Sensitivity (Soft Skills)
• Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Management (Hard Skills)
• Product Mix and Pricing (Hard Skills)
• Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)
• Competitive Landscape Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Garment Specification and Quality Control (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration and Project Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Drive the overall strategic business vision for the apparel category.
• Ability to manage product selection to optimize sales and the customer experience.
• Utilize effective negotiation skills, have experience as a Sr. Buyer at a fashion retailer. 
• Manages the financials and OTB while partnering with planning and allocation teams
• Recommend actions that drive sales and maximize gross margin by ensuring best receipt flow for product categories.
• Responsible for leveraging data and market trends to create and execute buying strategies that effectively drive profitable sales.
• Responsible for continuously identifying new opportunities, pursuing new vendors, and sourcing new markets.
• Analyze business performance and identify opportunities within the business.
• Collaborates with all departments in the company, work closely with vendors building strong partnerships.
• Be responsible for developing and executing every day and seasonal merchandising strategies for key categories, 
• Finding and building relationships with new vendors, negotiating product costs and terms, and identifying and recommending new products and trends
• Managing a small team of Associate Buyers, Assistant Buyers and Merchandise Coordinators.
• Own and drive every aspect of the apparel business and will be measured against assortment, sales, margin, and inventory goals. 
• Report to the Head of Merchandising and partner closely with our inventory planning, visual merchandising and creative teams to create a world-class product assortment and shopping experience.
• Be able to balance the creative and analytical aspects of a fashion buyer role and be comfortable negotiating with large and small vendors.

Skills on Resume:

• Strategic Vision (Hard Skills)
• Product Management (Hard Skills)
• Negotiation Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Financial Acumen (Hard Skills)
• Sales and Margin Optimization (Hard Skills)
• Data-Driven Decision Making (Hard Skills)
• Vendor Management and Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration and Leadership (Soft Skills)