Buyer - Activewear

Fashion Nova•Beverly Hills, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fashion Nova is seeking a visionary Buyer - Activewear to lead its relaunched activewear line, Nova. This role is responsible for driving the strategy behind trend-setting, high-performance, and lifestyle assortments, managing the merchandise mix, and achieving financial targets. The buyer will be instrumental in building a cultural phenomenon by staying ahead of trends and ensuring access to the best product offerings in the market.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years + of experience in Apparel Buying within a fast-paced eCommerce fashion environment.
Direct experience buying for Activewear, Athleisure, or Sport categories is required.
A deep obsession with current and emerging activewear trends, fabrications, and the broader fashion landscape.
Proven track record in vendor management, with strong negotiation skills around cost, quality, and aggressive delivery timelines.
Exceptional analytical and data-driven decision-making skills paired with strong organization, project management, and attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Merchandising, Production, Business, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
English, additional language(s) an advantage.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute high-octane buying strategies to curate trend-driven, high-performance, and athleisure product assortments.
Balance optimal SKU counts, blend bold newness with proven core replenishment, and push the boundaries of what's next in activewear.
Keep a relentless pulse on fashion trends, activewear innovations, viral social media moments, street style, and competitor landscapes.
Partner closely with the in-house production team and supplier network to translate runway and street trends into immediate activewear must-haves.
Lead aggressive pricing negotiations with suppliers to secure premium quality and high-performance fabrications at unbeatable cost structures—maximizing profitability and margins.
Own weekly sales performance, open-to-buy budgets, pricing strategies, and inventory management.
Optimize inventory velocity, balance newness against replenishment, and drive maximum full-price sell-through while minimizing markdowns.
Partner dynamically with production, replenishment, planning, and creative/marketing teams to ensure timely deliveries, rapid reorders of high-demand styles, seamless product launches, and high-impact promotional campaigns.
Harness sales performance data, customer feedback, and market insights to constantly refine assortments, scale winning styles, and unlock new revenue opportunities.