Associate Buyer

Ralph Lauren; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global lifestyle brand based in London is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Buying & Planning Team. The role involves assortment management, pricing, and business performance tracking. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of experience in a similar role and a passion for diversity and inclusion. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years work experience as Buying Assistant or similar role.
• Knowledge of Office package is required.
• Additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying & Planning Team with operations.
• Assort, price and forecast the line.
• Maintain the line in the IT system.
• Order & track samples orders.
• Track business performance weekly.
• Prepare & present the assortment at line opening meeting.

Skills

Office package knowledge

Fluent in English

Diversity & Inclusion values

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying & Planning Team with operations to establish the optimum commercial cross channel assortment for related brands/regions, whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction.
• Individual accountabilities
  • Assort, price and forecast the line
  • Maintain the line in the IT system
  • Order & track samples orders
  • Track business performance weekly (SI, SO, GM, …)
  • Benchmark decisions against competition & broader market landscape
  • Prepare & present the assortment at line opening meeting
• Shared accountabilities
  • Define seasonal assortment needs upfront & share with Global Merchandising teams
  • Contribute to brand elevation both on qualitative and quantitative point of view
  • Participate/initiate business development projects

Qualifications

• Office package knowledge
• 2+ years work experience as Buying Assistant or similar role
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
• Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values
• Excitement about team work and straight talk