Associate Buyer, Men’s Adv Contemporary & Denim
About The Position
The Associate Buyer, Men’s Adv Contemporary & Denim, supports the Buying team through vendor selection and partnership development, while helping ensure the assortment meets customer needs and company standards. The role contributes to inventory productivity analysis, vendor profitability reviews, pricing strategy, sales growth, and financial performance. It may also involve leading and mentoring Assistant Buyers and supporting category strategies and business objectives. The position leads market cycles, manages orders and checkbook activity, collaborates with Brand Partnerships and the Buying Lead, and develops assortment strategies aligned with financial goals and KPIs. It manages portfolio and in-season product activity, markdowns, returns to vendor (RTVs), receipts, and inventory targets. Financial responsibilities include reviewing plans, managing open-to-buy (OTB) and markdown projections, and negotiating with partners. The Associate Buyer also builds cross-functional relationships, works with marketing, Store Planning, and the Bangalore team, mentors participants in the ECDP program, supports promotions, and manages buying office operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent retail experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in a buying office, with a strong understanding of buying operations and retail strategy.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive as a self-starter in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to lead meetings and build trust with stakeholders.
- Track record of consistently exceeding goals and driving positive outcomes in complex organizations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative approach to challenges.
- Ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin planning, OTB, WOS, T/O, and GMROI.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, Google Sheets/Docs, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal, customer focus, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead market cycles, manage orders, and collaborate with Brand Partnerships and the Buying Lead.
- Oversee checkbook management and support brand growth strategies.
- Analyze product selection and pricing, and conduct vendor negotiations.
- Manage the portfolio, in-season product, markdowns, and returns to vendor (RTVs).
- Track receipts and ensure inventory targets are met.
- Develop assortment strategies aligned with financial goals and KPIs.
- Negotiate with partners and review financial plans.
- Manage open-to-buy (OTB), markdown projections, and RTV negotiations.
- Build cross-functional relationships and manage vendor communications.
- Collaborate with marketing, Store Planning, and the Bangalore team.
- Mentor and guide others in the ECDP program.
- Execute assortment strategies and financial planning.
- Develop promotions with sales support teams.
- Meet sales and profit goals and manage buying office operations.
- Support sales growth and financial performance through analysis and insights.
- May lead and mentor a team of Assistant Buyers.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
- Employee discount
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
