Ralph Lauren Associate Buyer

Ralph Lauren; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global premium lifestyle brand based in Watford is seeking an Associate Buyer to support the Buying & Planning Team in establishing a commercial Womenswear assortment within 'Outlet'. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic mindset, proficiency in Excel and Outlook, and a passion for diversity and inclusion. The role involves managing buy projections, tracking business performance, and contributing to brand elevation.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Associate Buyer or similar role.
• Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values.

Responsibilities

• Assort, price and plan seasonal assortments.
• Manage buy projections and maintain the line in the Buying system.
• Track business performance weekly.
• Benchmark decisions against competition.
• Support with preparation & presentation in seasonal investment review.
• Identify assortment needs within 'Outlet'.
• Contribute to brand elevation.
• Participate in business development projects.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Outlook

Strategic mindset

Teamwork

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

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

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