Buyer, Herve Leger

Centric Brands•New York, NY

11d•$78,400 - $98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together. Buying From developing the product strategies to growing our brands, merchandising careers at Centric Brands offer exciting possibilities to grow a career with one of world’s foremost lifestyle brands collectives. From helping develop the merchandise mix to ensuring stores and online site have the right products in the right quantities to creating the long-term brand strategy, a career in merchandising and planning offers you a chance to make a positive impact on our success – and yours.

Requirements

Strong analytical and financial acumen.
Expertise in merchandise planning, inventory management, and assortment building.
Ability to interpret sales trends and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
Passion for luxury fashion and a deep understanding of the Herve Leger customer.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute customer-focused merchandise assortment strategies that support sales, margin, and inventory objectives.
Create seasonal assortment plans and line lists to ensure product offerings align with the Herve Leger brand aesthetic and business goals.
Analyze sales performance, fashion trends, customer behavior, and competitive intelligence to optimize assortments and identify growth opportunities.
Own seasonal buys and ensure assortments are balanced across categories, classifications, and channels.
Partner cross-functionally with Design, Planning, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure the timely flow of product from development through delivery.
Collaborate with the Director of Planning on Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, forecasting, and inventory planning.
Reforecast sales, inventory, and receipt plans as needed and integrate changes into OTB strategies.
Monitor inventory levels and sell-through performance; develop action plans, including replenishment opportunities and inventory optimization strategies.
Generate and communicate weekly selling reports, identifying key business trends, risks, opportunities, and best-selling products.
Evaluate seasonal performance by store, category, and department, providing actionable recommendations to drive future growth.
Review weekly business results and recommend adjustments to financial and assortment plans as needed.
Partner with Planning and Merchandising teams to develop exit strategies and inventory aging standards.
Work cross-functionally to identify markdown candidates and execute timely promotional and clearance strategies.
Communicate promotional needs and product opportunities to senior leadership and the Creative team.
Provide weekly insights on best sellers, emerging trends, and product opportunities to support assortment and inventory decisions.