Kids Apparel Buyer

24 Seven Talent; Portland (OR); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

24 Seven Talent seeks a strategic, consumer-focused Apparel Buyer to shape assortments for a growing kids category. You will blend retail expertise with analytics to deliver compelling product strategies that drive performance.

In this role you will develop seasonal assortments, determine buy depth, and analyze weekly forecasts to identify opportunities. Strong cross-functional collaboration and a passion for apparel trends are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5+ years of experience in retail buying, planning, merchandising, or product management.
• Strong understanding of retail metrics, forecasting, inventory management, and assortment planning.
• Ability to turn data and consumer insights into clear business recommendations.
• Strategic mindset with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional partners and drive alignment.
• Passion for apparel, consumer trends, and building commercially successful assortments.

Aufgaben

• Develop seasonal assortment strategies informed by consumer insights, market trends, and business performance.
• Determine unit investment, buy depth, and product mix to optimize current and future seasons.
• Recap business weekly against forecast; analyze inventory and identify actionable opportunities.
• Partner with allocation, site merchandising, and cross-functional teams to ensure seasonal readiness.
• Lead classification and portfolio management efforts to support long‑term business growth.
• Build strong partnerships across internal teams and key external stakeholders.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Kenntnisse

Retail buying

Forecasting

Inventory management

Assortment planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data insights

Jobbeschreibung

We’re seeking a strategic, consumer-focused Apparel Buyer to help shape assortments for a growing kids category. This role blends retail expertise, analytical rigor, and strong cross-functional partnership to deliver compelling product strategies and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal assortment strategies informed by consumer insights, market trends, and business performance.
• Determine unit investment, buy depth, and product mix to optimize current and future seasons.
• Recap business weekly against forecast; analyze inventory and identify actionable opportunities.
• Partner with allocation, site merchandising, and cross-functional teams to ensure seasonal readiness.
• Lead classification and portfolio management efforts to support long‑term business growth.
• Build strong partnerships across internal teams and key external stakeholders.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in retail buying, planning, merchandising, or product management.
• Strong understanding of retail metrics, forecasting, inventory management, and assortment planning.
• Ability to turn data and consumer insights into clear business recommendations.
• Strategic mindset with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional partners and drive alignment.
• Passion for apparel, consumer trends, and building commercially successful assortments.