Senior Buyer - Menswear

Reporting to the Senior Buying Manager, the role is to curate a commercially viable geo-channel assortment for the Brand in conjunction with Omni-merchandising, Global Product Operations, Design and Production teams to meet the competitive and commercial needs of the markets.  The role is to manage and spearhead in-season and future assortment strategy and opportunity with the cross functional teams’ partnership for maximizing sales and margin.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Manager and Brand Management to ensure product strategies are in line with overall business strategy.
• Manage the in-season business through weekly business analysis and recaps.  Make recommendations due to changes in trend and business in order to maximize sales and margin opportunities.
• Take ownership of the roadmap in collaboration with Global Product Operations, Omni-Merchandising and Design teams.  Identify key product opportunities to grow the business through product testing and hindsight.
• Ensure product assortment is commercially viable and aligned with the Brand’s seasonal vision.  Direct and drive seasonal buys and conversations through business and geography expertise.
• Communicate assortment strategy to stakeholders at all points within the season.
• Understand the Brand’s market presence in the markets through store and market visits.  Understand the competition and pricing architecture.
• Conduct competitive analysis and resources to identify gaps within the existing assortment architecture and pricing strategy.
• Take accountability for the corporate product calendar and communicate all changes to the teams.
• Establish alignment within the calendar and product cycle to ensure it remains global in nature, seek for continuous improvements and identify best practices.
• Perform other duties and projects as required from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business or equivalent, with a strong fashion sense and understanding of competitive landscape and trends
• 5-7 year’s solid buying/merchandising experience from fashion/apparel specialty retailers
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to act as a strong liaison and influencer among different stakeholders
• Good command of English and Cantonese
• High degree of proficiency on Google applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on and deadline-oriented work environment
• Passionate, self-motivated with critical attention to details, deadlines and reporting
• Willing to travel

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