Mainline Buyer & Merchandiser

Patta Exclusive Sneakers B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

25 vacation days

Culture and inclusivity

International and diverse team

Growth opportunities

Seeding and staff discount

Patta family

Job summary

Patta Exclusive Sneakers B.V. is seeking a Mainline Buyer & Merchandiser to translate sales data, market insights and commercial opportunities into strong buying decisions for Patta's Mainline collections and in-house collaborations.

The role blends forecasting, buying and merchandising with emphasis on stock levels, margins and product performance. You will work with Design, Production, Sales, Wholesale, Retail, Finance, Marketing and Logistics to optimize ranges and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within Buying, Merchandising or a comparable commercial role.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with commercial data.
• Experience with ERP, e-commerce or product management systems/shopify.
• Experience in fashion/footwear/streetwear preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and define buy quantities based on historical sales and market opportunities.
• Analyze sales performance across products and translate learnings into future buys.
• Monitor stock levels and work with Sales/Marketing to optimize stock and sales.
• Identify overstock/understock and recommend actions.
• Conduct market and competitor research and translate insights into seasonal strategies.
• Advise on range planning, product mix, pricing, margins and channel allocation.
• Consolidate total buy across DTC, B2B/Wholesale, PR and other needs.
• Ensure forecasts and inputs are prepared on time throughout buying process.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Sales, Wholesale, Retail, Finance, Marketing and Logistics.
• Evaluate past buying assumptions to improve future collections.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Ownership

Tools

ERP

Shopify

Excel

Job description

Patta is constantly looking for ways to improve and strengthen our team. We're looking for a Mainline Buyer & Merchandiser to join our team.

About the job

As Mainline Buyer & Merchandiser, you are responsible for translating sales data, market insights and commercial opportunities into strong buying decisions for Patta's Mainline collections and in-house produced collaborations.

The role combines forecasting, buying and merchandising, with a strong focus on sales performance, stock levels, margins and product performance. You will use these insights to continuously improve future ranges, forecasts and buying decisions. Voor What you’ll be doing zou ik vooral de belangrijkste punten benoemen:

What you'll be doing

• Forecast and define buy quantities based on historical sales, sell-through, market developments and growth opportunities.
• Analyze sales performance across products, categories, channels, sizes and colors and translate these learnings into future ranges and buys.
• Monitor stock levels and work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to optimize stock and sales.
• Identify overstock, understock and commercial opportunities and proactively recommend actions.
• Conduct market and competitor research, analyze sell-through performance and emerging trends, and translate insights into clear recommendations and seasonal strategies to present to key stakeholders.
• Advise on range planning, product mix, pricing, margins and channel allocation.
• Consolidate the total buy across DTC, B2B/Wholesale, PR, seeding and other relevant needs.
• Make sure forecasts, quantities and commercial buying input are prepared correctly and on time throughout the buying process.
• Work closely with Design, Production, Sales, Wholesale, Retail, Finance, Marketing and Logistics to make the right commercial decisions.
• Evaluate previous buying assumptions against actual performance and use these learnings to improve future collections.

About you

• You have a strong analytical and commercial mindset.
• You are comfortable turning data into clear decisions and recommendations.
• You take ownership and work proactively.
• You understand the balance between maximizing sales and managing stock risk.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within Buying, Merchandising or a comparable commercial role.
• Experience within fashion, footwear, streetwear or a related consumer product environment is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with commercial data.
• Experience working with ERP, e-commerce or product management systems/shopify.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.

Patta Benefits

• Salary range between 2771 and 3650 gross, based on
• 25 vacation days
• Entrepreneurial and inclusive culture
• International and diverse team
• Part of the Patta family
• Room for personal development and growth
• Seeding and staff discount