Buyer, International

Skechers • Manhattan Beach, CA

39d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The International Buyer is responsible for strategic merchandise selection and inventory management across European retail stores and ecommerce platforms. This role entails curating optimal product assortments, evaluating existing styles, and maintaining a balanced inventory flow for the international market. The buyer collaborates with Company Product teams and Domestic Merchants to ensure a consistent global brand message throughout product assortments. Utilizing strong analytical skills, the buyer evaluates business performance and develops strategies to achieve financial objectives. The position requires proactive management of company financial targets and "open to buy" by considering factors such as customer demand, market trends, product availability, inventory flow, and pricing strategies. This role works closely with Planning, Allocations, Production, Ecommerce, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Operations teams.

Requirements

• Ability to work on-site
• Strong aptitude for numerical analysis and comprehensive understanding of retail mathematics
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively and responsibly across diverse stakeholder groups
• Excellence in team environments, building and nurturing strong interpersonal relationships
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and drive for success
• Global mindset and cultural awareness
• Adaptability and aptitude for learning new operating systems
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Fashion-related field
• 3+ years of buying experience with a medium to large apparel retailer with proven track record in direct retail and/or ecommerce
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP functions, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profitability targets through consistent review and refinement of product lines, ensuring a balanced assortment that aligns with global key initiatives and local market needs.
• Develop and implement optimal product assortments across multi-channel retail stores (including Concept and Outlet) and ecommerce platforms, supporting overall category and brand vision.
• Collaborate with Planning to analyze historical sales data and current trends, anticipating future assortment needs.
• Formulate accurate merchandise plans and define seasonal, annual, and multi-year strategies to identify and capitalize on future opportunities.
• Oversee product lifecycle management from purchasing to launch to end-of-season stock liquidation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees