Associate Buyer

Ralph Lauren; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in premium lifestyle products is seeking an Associate Buyer based in Watford, UK. This role supports the Buying & Planning Team to establish a commercial womenswear assortment while maximizing financial plans and respecting brand objectives. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and be proficient in Excel and Outlook. The position offers a chance to contribute to a culture of inclusion and teamwork, focusing on the retail apparel and fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Associate Buyer or similar role is essential.
• Full strategic cycle experience in purchasing required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying & Planning Team with women's assortment.
• Manage buy projections and maintain line in the Buying system.
• Track business performance and highlight reactions.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Outlook

Passion for Diversity & Inclusion

Teamwork

Job description

Company 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.

Our Culture

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.

Role Overview

The role of the Associate Buyer will support the Buying & Planning Team with operations to establish the optimum commercial Womenswear assortment within 'Outlet', whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction.

Individual Accountabilities

• Assort, price and plan seasonal assortments with a strategic mindset
• Manage buy projections and maintain the line in the Buying system
• Track business performance weekly (Sales, GM, AIR vs AIC) and highlight seasonal reactions
• Benchmark decisions against competition & broader market landscape
• Support with preparation & presentation within the seasonal investment review

Shared Accountabilities

• Identify and share assortment needs within ‘Outlet’ with Global Merchandising teams
• Contribute to brand elevation both on qualitative and quantitative point of view
• Participate/initiate business development projects

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Full strategic cycle experience as an Associate Buyer or similar role
• Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values
• Excitement about teamwork and straight talk

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion