Buyer I

Shein Group; Mexico; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Shein Group is seeking a Shoe Buyer to select merchandise aligned with the brand and customer base. You will visit markets, evaluate suppliers, and maintain knowledge of fashion trends to ensure product selections meet market demand.

You will analyze data, build strong relationships with vendors and store owners, and contribute to merchandising, reporting, and online store visuals. English proficiency is essential in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Shoe Buyer or in a similar fashion role.
• Strong knowledge of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and market analysis.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecast trends, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with e-commerce purchasing.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Creative and innovative mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent English is 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 an up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and industry shifts.
• Monitor fashion trends and consumer preferences through various sources (fashion shows, social media, market research).
• 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 any issues encountered during the process.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Forecasting trends

Market analysis

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Organizational skills

English proficiency

E-commerce purchasing

Vendor relations

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job 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 an up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and industry shifts.
• Monitor fashion trends and consumer preferences through various sources (fashion shows, social media, market research).
• 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 any issues encountered during the process.

Job Requirements

• 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)