Buying Coordinator

Reformation • Los Angeles, CA

9h • $22 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time role based in our Culver City & Vernon, Los Angeles head offices, requiring an in-office presence of four days per week, with one day remote.
We are seeking a Buying Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the Buying team at Reformation across Retail and Wholesale. This is a highly collaborative role where the buying coordinator partners closely with a variety of cross functional teams. The ideal candidate will be analytical, organized, innovative, tech savvy and have excellent communication skills. Because the environment is fast-paced, the role requires flexibility and an ability to juggle multiple tasks. Last but certainly not least, this person should be passionate about fashion and sustainability! For a high-performer, there is a clear pathway for future growth into Category Management and broader strategic buying responsibilities as you master our systems and assortments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of experience in apparel at a retailer/e-commerce company (preferred)
• Strong Analytical and Math skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Intermediate to Advanced Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to adapt to complexities of an expanding organization
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• passionate about fashion and sustainability
• analytical, organized, innovative, tech savvy
• flexibility and an ability to juggle multiple tasks
• go- getter; competitive and have a natural drive to get things done
• super smart with strong problem solving skills
• love product and completely get the Reformation customer
• scrappy and can do a lot without extensive resources
• collaborative, hardworking, problem solver, who leads by example
• way above average, and only want to work at a place that is nowhere near average

Responsibilities

• Generate correct and timely purchase orders, and track and maintain them throughout the entire process across Retail and Wholesale
• Manage calendar deadlines and ensure cross functional teams have what they need
• Assist the team with updating documentation and ensuring all data is accurate and up to date
• Work closely with the buying team on assortment planning and management for the Apparel business
• Communicate cross functionally with relevant teams to ensure cohesiveness - production, merchandising, planning, wholesale sales
• Help to analyse sales on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis
• Identify process, workflow and system improvements and bring recommendations to manager
• Assist the team with day to day needs
• Take initiative beyond basic responsibilities

Benefits

• employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance
• commuter benefits
• competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• retirement planning support, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned funds
• fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment
• donations to community efforts on a yearly basis
• clothing discount
• culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level