Buyer Europe

TN Italy; Morimondo; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a forward-thinking luxury fashion company where your passion for fashion and analytical skills will drive buying strategies for the European market. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with retail teams to create a competitive product portfolio and maximize sales through informed buying decisions. You will engage in all buying processes, from forecasting to reporting, ensuring timely deliveries and stock management. This innovative firm is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace that empowers all voices. If you're ready to make an impact in the fashion industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Competenze

• 3-5 years of experience in buying, preferably in RTW or BAGS.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with market knowledge.

Mansioni

• Develop buying strategies aligned with market trends.
• Analyze product performance and manage stock levels.
• Collaborate with various teams to maximize sales.

Conoscenze

Analytical Skills

Planning Skills

Market Knowledge

Trend Awareness

Communication Skills

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Fashion

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

RetailPro

BI Systems

Joor

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Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint, we are leaders and innovators in our industry.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Retail Merchandiser, the Buyer will collaborate with the Retail Team in planning buying strategies for the European market. The Buyer is expected to have strong market knowledge of the locations we operate in to make informed buying decisions and partner with store teams to drive their success. The role involves all buying processes across categories, tailoring the buy for various markets, and seeking opportunities to maximize retail sales.

The position is based in our Milan office.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Buying

• Partner with DOS and Outlet stores to ensure efficient buys and stock levels to maximize sales.
• Develop buying strategies aligned with commercial trends, ensuring product selection reflects a clear brand image.
• Create a strong product portfolio to maintain a competitive edge and meet market demands.
• Collaborate on seasonal buying across all categories and licenses for Europe.
• Identify opportunities to maximize sales.
• Manage the open-to-buy budget.
• Forecast and plan sales potentials respecting deadlines.
• Monitor stock shipments to ensure timely delivery for sales maximization.
• Deliver seasonal buying reports.

Product Information

• Participate in store product training.
• Create product knowledge packs.
• Provide ongoing buying feedback to managers and sales teams.
• Collaborate with Merchandising on product concerns and opportunities.

Re-ordering, Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze and report on product and collection results based on sales and trends.
• Monitor sales and stock levels, taking necessary actions.
• Place purchases and re-orders aligned with fashion trends and customer behavior.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities within the supply chain.
• Collaborate with VM, Marketing, PR, E-Commerce, and Merchandising to maximize sales.
• Stay updated on competitors' strategies.
• Communicate markdowns and timelines.

Client Knowledge

• Develop knowledge of Stella McCartney's clients and their buying behaviors.
• Identify opportunities to enhance sales through client insights.

Key Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in buying, preferably in RTW and/or BAGS.
• Passion for fashion and trend awareness.
• Strong analytical, planning, and reporting skills; knowledgeable about markets, competitors, and trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with sales monitoring and stock transfer systems (e.g., BI, RetailPro, Joor).
• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken.

We welcome people with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments upon request. Please inform us within 48 hours of your interview if needed.

At Stella McCartney, we embrace boldness—challenging ourselves and the industry. Our commitment to inclusive fashion drives us to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into everything we do, fostering a workplace where all voices are respected and empowered, regardless of background. We aim to disrupt fashion by providing opportunities for diverse talent worldwide.