Buyer
About The Position
Z SUPPLY is an established California Women’s lifestyle apparel brand that is leading the space for casual, comfortable style. Located in the heart of Orange County, we are passionate about staying true to our roots and living a life of good vibes in and out of the office. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer / Planner to join our Planning team. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented and thrives on accuracy, organization, and follow-through. They enjoy digging into reports, identifying patterns in data, and translating insights into action. They have a passion for product and a keen understanding of the customer, leveraging sales and inventory insights to help guide future product development and merchandising opportunities. This person is naturally curious about the apparel industry and possesses strong product intuition. They understand how inventory decisions impact sales and profitability and are motivated by finding opportunities to improve performance across the business. Most importantly, they hold a high standard for quality in everything they do. They catch mistakes before they become problems, notice inconsistencies others overlook, and bring a level of operational rigor that strengthens the entire organization.
Requirements
- 4+ years of relevant apparel buying experience (wholesale brand experience preferred)
- Passion of apparel, product development, merchandising, and consumer trends.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, v-lookups, etc.
- Experience with Full Circle ERP preferred
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
- Understanding of retail vocabulary and the application of retail math
- Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
- Demonstrate initiative, innovation, and follow through
- Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Willingness to travel locally and domestically occasionally for tradeshows, shopping trips, or vendor appointments
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute seasonal and annual buying strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Prepare and maintain ownership of inventory buys for multiple categories and divisions.
- Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, market trends, and customer demand to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal business reports, including sales analysis, inventory reporting, KPI tracking, and hindsight reviews.
- Conduct detailed hindsight analysis to evaluate product performance, identify trends, and improve future buying and assortment strategies.
- Partner closely with sales, merchandising, planning, operations, and leadership teams to provide data-driven insights on customer demand, product opportunities, category performance, and emerging trends and to ensure inventory is allocated effectively across channels.
- Manage purchase orders, replenishment strategies, and inventory flow with a high degree of accuracy.
- Monitor open-to-buy budgets and ensure financial targets are achieved.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain rigorous attention to detail across product data, reporting, pricing, purchase orders, buysheets, and communications.
- Stay current on market trends, competitive activity, consumer preferences, and emerging opportunities within the apparel industry.
- Attend industry trade shows, vendor meetings, and market appointments as needed to identify trends, products, and partnership opportunities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Half-Day Fridays year-round
- Generous clothing discount
- New chic and modern offices located near top restaurants and shopping in Costa Mesa, CA
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401K with discretionary employer match of up to $2500
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Preventative Health Care Time Off, Paid Birthdays and various other company perks and benefits.
- Paid Maternity & Paternity leave following 1-2 years of service
- Collaborative, cohesive team environment focused on a thriving, progressive , inclusive & dynamic company culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
