Overview
We are looking for a senior professional to lead sourcing and buying of lifestyle & fashion products from domestic and international vendors. You will drive strategic merchandise decisions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure optimal inventory and sales performance.
Responsibilities
- Source products from local and overseas vendors, maintaining strong supplier networks and negotiating competitive prices.
- Analyze target segments, market trends, and sales data to define sourcing and buying strategy.
- Ensure incoming products meet quality and quantity standards in coordination with the inbound team.
- Plan product categories, manage inventory, and monitor buying budgets.
- Handle merchandise clearance and slow-moving inventory.
- Monitor orders, shipments, distribution, and sales reporting with proper documentation.
- Make strategic merchandise decisions, including product selection, seasonal buying, and budget allocation.
- Perform other purchasing and merchandising tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Buyer or Merchandiser in retail, preferably in fashion, footwear, or lifestyle brands
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, or Supply Chain Management.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate prices, costs, quality, inventory, and sales trends.
- Creative and initiative-driven in selecting and handling seasonal products or brands.
- Fluent in English; additional language skills (Chinese/Korean) preferred.
- Proven ability to take ownership of buying decisions and lead sourcing strategy independently.
- FULL WFO, BSD