Shoe Buyer & Trend Forecast Specialist

Shein; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 167,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

SHEIN is seeking a Shoe Buyer to balance brand aesthetics with market demand across our fashion assortment in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves identifying merchandise, visiting markets, forecasting trends, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating on visual merchandising and sales reporting to optimize product assortment. You will build supplier relationships, manage budgets, present reports, and ensure timely product listings for online channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Shoe Buyer or in a similar role within the fashion industry.
• Strong knowledge of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and market analysis.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecast trends, and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Passion for fashion and an eye for identifying products that will appeal to the target market.
• Experience with e-commerce purchasing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Creative and innovative mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent English (required).

Responsibilities

• Identify and select merchandise that aligns with our brand's aesthetic and customer base.
• Offline visit markets to evaluate and select suppliers to choose the best products
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and industry shifts.
• Monitor fashion trends and consumer preferences through various sources.
• Conduct analysis to forecast upcoming seasons’ collections, ensuring product selections align with market demand.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with store owners, manufacturers, and designers.
• Provide input on the visual merchandising of stores and online platforms.
• Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing activity and sales performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving buying strategies and product assortment.
• Assist vendors in completing SHEIN account registration, product photography, product listing, and sales, resolving issues encountered during the process.

Skills

Shoe Buyer experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Budget forecasting

Analytical thinking

MS Office (Excel)

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

E-commerce purchasing tools

Job description

SHEIN is seeking a Shoe Buyer to balance brand aesthetics with market demand across our fashion assortment in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves identifying merchandise, visiting markets, forecasting trends, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating on visual merchandising and sales reporting to optimize product assortment. You will build supplier relationships, manage budgets, present reports, and ensure timely product listings for online channels.