Buyer

Ralph Lauren Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global lifestyle brand in London seeks a Buying Associate for a 6-month contract. You will drive operations to optimize the commercial assortment for various brands while maximizing financial performance. Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role, be fluent in English, and share a passion for diversity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ years work experience as Buying Associate or similar role.
• International background (work/study) is preferred.
• Experience with retail business is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assort, price, and forecast the line.
• Maintain the line in the IT system.
• Order & track samples orders.
• Benchmark decisions against competition.
• Prepare & present the assortment at line opening meeting.

Skills

Office package knowledge

Fluent in English

Store visits experience

Strategic cycle work experience

Passion for Diversity & Inclusion

Teamwork and straight talk

Job description

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.

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.

Position Overview

Integrate Buying & Planning Team by driving 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. This is a 6 month full time contract.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Office package knowledge
• International background (work / study)
• Store visits experience and understanding of retail business
• 1+ strategic cycle work experience as Buying Associate or similar role
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
• Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values
• Excitement about team work and straight talk