Associate Buyer

GUESS?, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GUESS?, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to join their Retail Apparel and Fashion team in Los Angeles. This role involves analyzing product trends, managing inventory, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience, along with a strong passion for fashion.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

On-site gym

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in buying or related field.
• Ability to analyze product trends and historical data.
• Experience in cross-functional department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product trends and support data compilation for seasonal strategies.
• Create and communicate assortment sheets to business partners.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to address current business issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative skills

Passion for fashion and product trends

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This range is provided by GUESS?, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

The Guess?, Inc. Buying department is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team. The department curates assortments, handles purchasing and pricing, and manages inventory levels to maximize profitability. Buyers collaborate closely with all levels of leadership, offering exposure to true visionaries. Buyers must have the ability to balance analytical and creative skills with a deeply rooted passion and understanding of fashion and product trends.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Coordinate, execute and manage the activities of a department of classification, depending on scope and complexity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Analyze product trends and historical data at departmental/classification level. Support and compile data as needed to aid in developing seasonal strategies and financial targets. Attend pre-season meetings between buying and planning. Create, update, change, distribute and communicate changes for assortment sheets to appropriate business partners on an ongoing basis. Provide input in line edit meetings. Provide support and compile data to aid in assessing product assortment. Provide support and compile data for Senior Management line reviews. Attend meetings as appropriate. Review sales performance and learn to identify sales trends. Attend discussions on evaluating and adjusting future product. Attend sales forecast and OTB discussions to develop understanding of key financial concepts and components. Develop expert knowledge of customer base by participating in local store visits. Learn to evaluate product execution and point of view. Get customer and store associate feedback to comunicate to management. Participate in competitive analysis of both direct competitors and stores we look too for trend inspiration by shopping at their stores. Learn to evaluate product assortments, quality, pricing, merchandising strategies and business opportunities. Document as needed.

Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issues. Communicate with field to get input on sales, fit, etc., as well as Management.

Work efficiently as a member of a cross-functional department team between Buying, Planning, I/C and Distribution by focusing on team objectives and clear communication. Provide training and feedback as needed to peers and Assistant Buyers through on the job training, behavioral feedback and modeling, coaching and identifying opportunities for formal training.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree preferred

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1-3 Years

Salary Minimum

$70,000.00

Salary Maximum

$75,000.00

Base salary will be determined on various factors, including but not limited to, market data, internal equity, relevant background, and experience for the specified role. GUESS? Corporate employees are eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, tuition reimbursement, PTO, on-site gym, employee discounts and more!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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