Buyer

Fwrd; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on items

Free weekly lunches

Company parties

Job summary

REVOLVE, the California-based premium fashion retailer, is seeking a Buyer to ensure top trends and key elements are represented in the site assortment and to balance multiple brands with strategic focus. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of women’s buying experience, a Bachelor’s in Fashion or Business, strong vendor negotiation, and solid retail math knowledge.

This full-time, on-site role in Cerritos offers a salary of $80k–$85k plus attractive perks.

Qualifications

• Work experience as a Buyer is required.
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measure
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• To ensure top priority trends and elements are optimally represented in the overall assortment for the site.
• Knowledgeable in women’s RTW brands, as well as current trends.
• Responsible for assortment selection consisting of planning, customer needs, trends, competitors and merchandising with minimal supervision
• Understand/study sales history and inventory levels to evaluate what product is needed
• Oversee all aspects of re-cuts, re-orders, and re-colors. Manage brand budget and category/skus with minimal supervision.
• Train, manage and support your Buying Assistant.
• Ability to balance multiple brands while thinking strategically with strong attention to detail.
• Reviews sales results to strategize timely mark-downs and slow seller RA's

Skills

Buying experience

Retail math

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business

Tools

Gmail

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Buyer

Regular Full-Time Cerritos, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3327

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Meet REVOLVE:

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand, and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering totaling over 45,000 apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers, and more than 500 emerging, established and owned brands. Through 16 years of continued investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is connecting with the next generation of consumers and is redefining fashion retail for the 21st century. For more information please visit www.revolve.com.

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to make this the top e-commerce brand in the world. With a team of 1,000+ based out of Cerritos, California we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It’s our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discount on items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad company parties.

To take a behind the scenes look at the REVOLVE “corporate” lifestyle check out our Instagram @REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve.

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Buyer role:

• To ensure top priority trends and elements are optimally represented in the overall assortment for the site.
• Knowledgeable in women’s RTW brands, as well as current trends.
• Responsible for assortment selection consisting of planning, customer needs, trends, competitors and merchandising with minimal supervision
• Understand/study sales history and inventory levels to evaluate what product is needed
• Oversee all aspects of re-cuts, re-orders, and re-colors. Ability to follow calendar and key deadlines with minimal supervision Manage brand budget and category/skus with minimal supervision (with Macro budget in mind). Identify opportunities and risk in-season through analyzing sales performance.
• Train, manage and support your Buying Assistant.
• Ability to balance multiple brands while thinking strategically with strong attention to detail.
• Reviews sales results to strategize timely mark-downs and slow seller RA's Manage buys, POs and order approvals in collaboration with upper management and analyst

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to balance multiple brands and initiatives.
• Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors on RA’s, sell through guarantees and trade discounts. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, good judgement, creativity and organization.
• Able to develop strong, synergistic relationships with a range of teams and personnel.
• Strong understanding and interest of industry trends
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office1-3 years of women’s Buying experience
• Work experience as a Buyer is required.
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin, planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measures.
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office

Minimum Qualifications:

• Work experience as a Buyer is required.
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measure
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business preferred.
• 3-5 years of women’s Buying experience, preferably within the RTW space

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. At REVOLVE we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it’s what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.

• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office 1-3 years of women’s Buying experience
• Work experience as a Buyer is required.
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin, planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measures.
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Revolve includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary rate is $80,000- $85,000 per year.

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