Ralph Lauren Associate Buyer

BoF Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren is seeking an Associate Buyer to join the Menswear team. You will support delivering departmental financial objectives and help bring seasonal strategies to life, from concept to market.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to maintain product flow and ensure profitable ranges. Experience with data analysis, OTB processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Effective communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product selection for assigned categories.
• Prepare documents for major calendar meetings (Hindsight, Buy Review, Sign Off).
• Support in-season trade with data-driven analysis on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Manage department orders from entry to delivery with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stores, marketing, global merchandising to maintain critical path.

Skills

Highly organized

Time management

Team player

Trend awareness

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Company 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. 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.

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Menswear team and play a pivotal role in driving commercial success. As an Associate Buyer, you will provide key support in delivering departmental financial objectives while helping bring seasonal strategies to life, from initial concept through to Go-to-market.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Category Ownership

• Own end to end process of product selection for owned categories, ensuring relevant and financially viable ranges that link back to departmental strategy and brand direction
• Project unit requirements that will deliver the financial framework and balance KPI's (intake margin, buy cost/units, , gross margin, sales revenue/units, AUR, sell-through)
• Analyse business results in preparation for seasonal buy. Develop the ability to draw top line conclusions and actions from analysis
• Support to prepare all necessary documents and resources for major calendar meetings, including Hindsight, Buy Review and Sign Off
• Actively participate in the in season trade of relevant categories, providing robust, action driven analysis on a weekly / monthly basis Product Order Data Management
• Autonomous management of department orders from initial unit entry through to delivery into store. Close partnership with key stakeholders to monitor changes post sign-off, including style updates, MOQs and delivery tracking
• Meticulous data integrity and system management, with the ability to troubleshoot any issues and identify better ways of working to improve efficiency Team and go-to-market Input
• Build relationships with cross-functional partners across stores, marketing, global merchandising, creative and IMO to ensure the department critical path is maintained to the highest standard
  

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Highly organized whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage timelines and juggle priorities
• A strong team player with a passionate, results-driven attitude
• Awareness of product trends and current state of market
• Highly proficient in Microsoft packages including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Effective communication skills at all levels, both written and spoken