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Assistant, Buyer E-commerce
Global Brands Group
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Specific Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in completing planned collection buys on time
• Responsible for working with team to ensure timely flow of product
• Provides input in creating the exit strategy and inventory aging standards
• Review customer feedback of merchandise and provide information to management team
• Ensure Ecommerce specific buying functions are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Presentation
• Work with Ecommerce Merchandisers to ensure consistency of presentation of line, trend stories and maximize key investments
• Provide insight to copywriters and creative team
• Work along with a cross functional team to decide what styles move to markdown in a timely manner
• Coordinate with Sample Coordinator to ensure all necessary samples are procured and processed
In-depth analyses and communication of business
• Manage and Communicate weekly selling reports, help evaluate stock levels to establish action plan, and generate reorders
• Recap and evaluate seasonal performance by category
• Review weekly business and note changes to financial plan
• Provide insight regarding promotional needs to Buyer and creative team
• Support the e-commerce merchandising team to keep parties equipped with important product updates and performance
Skills and Requirements
Competencies
• Retail or Merchandising background
• Strong numerical and analytical aptitude
• Ability to communicate and effectively follow through on assignments
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines
• Technical aptitude and agility to learn web-based tools
• Analyze trends, sales, gross margin, inventory and turn
• Regularly review performance indicators and make suggestions to Buyer
• Manage plans for inventory levels, reacting and communicating changes in demand and logistics
• Participate in promotional activities, reviewing monthly calendar promotions
• Adaptability/Perseverance
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 1 year professional work experience
• Strong analytical ability
• Ecommerce background desired but not required (a passion for fashion is a must!)
• Passion for BCBGMAXAZRIA brand
• Expertise in retail math
• Highly organized, detailed-oriented and good follow up
• Ability to make important decisions and the pressure of meeting demanding targets and tight deadlines set by the Buyer
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel
Computer Skills
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and internet research)