Job Description
Job Description
Manager Notes:
- On-site role at WHQ; typical work hours, WFH Fridays
- Potential for some travel (HM advised there may be a need for a trip to NY or LA - more will be provided to selected candidate)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required
- 3+ years’ experience in retail buying
- Top skills include the following:
- Retail buying experience
- Retail acumen (analysis, math)
- Actual retail experience in a store
- Soft skills desired:
- Great communication skills
- Resourcefulness; someone who can figure things out by asking questions and creating relationships with others
- Time to fill WILL be a factor here, so may not leave req open for submissions for very long
- Those who have retail/buying/merchandising experience along with store experience will be prioritized
- Will work within an immediate team of ~5 on a buying team, but will also work cross-functionally
A successful Buyer will thrive and contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic, as well as manage and lead in a way that elevates the total team. A strong Merchant will be an advocate and mentor to their peers and feel comfortable overseeing and advising the work of individual contributors. The role requires the ability to partner, communicate, and influence key cross-functional partners (Stores Merchandising Merchants & LT, Geo Consumer Merch, Planning & Allocation, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations teams, Brand Marketing) to bring to life the end in mind vision of the assortment to best serve our consumers. Strong sense of business acumen, the ability to manage and drive multiple seasons, and a deep understanding of trend, consumer, and marketplace will be critical to this role.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for consumerists with an affinity for product who enjoy the energy of moving at the pace of retail and the consumer. A successful Buyer will thrive and contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as lead in a way that elevates the total team.
This role is responsible for adapting & curating consumer right assortments with end in mind for the Direct Inline Store business by using historical data, analytics and real-time market feedback to advise the future (coming seasons) while winning today (in-season read & react/selling & serving)!
The candidate should possess proven retail competence and analytical abilities, have an understanding of retail environments, and bring a consumerist perspective to the team and business. They are comfortable mentoring the daily work of individual contributors within a structured coaching framework.
What you will work on
You will own bringing the seasonal assortment to life in Stores. You will understand related aspects of the business and marketplace in making your plans, including coordinating between genders, brands and how individual products or collections impact each other. You will collaborate cross functionally to ensure assortment plans meet consumer demand and strategies execute.
You will hone consumer-centric assortment plans across multiple seasons with an understanding of our position in the market & competitive landscape to blend fact-based and intuitive inputs. You will participate in seasonal buy reviews and in-season trading to influence actions to optimize growth with your critical partners.
Who you will work with
We work closely with fellow merchants, buyers and cross-functional teams; in particular Digital and Stores Buying, Consumer Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising and Brand Marketing. We also work with finance, operations and the insights/analytics teams; relying on business reporting which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 3+ years experience in buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
- Strong affinity for current market trends and how apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
- Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience
- Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
- Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action
Company DescriptionOhm Systems, Inc. specializes in IT and Healthcare staffing services, dedicated to linking highly skilled professionals with our public and private clients across the United States. Our track record showcases our commitment to delivering outstanding staffing and consultancy solutions to our clients. We prioritize diversity and inclusivity and take pride in being an employer that promotes equal opportunities and affirmative action. Our goal is to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from all backgrounds, irrespective of their gender, race, or orientation.
Company Description
Ohm Systems, Inc. specializes in IT and Healthcare staffing services, dedicated to linking highly skilled professionals with our public and private clients across the United States. Our track record showcases our commitment to delivering outstanding staffing and consultancy solutions to our clients. We prioritize diversity and inclusivity and take pride in being an employer that promotes equal opportunities and affirmative action. Our goal is to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from all backgrounds, irrespective of their gender, race, or orientation.