RTW Merchandise Buyer
PISTOLA Denim
CA, United States
Full-time
REPORTS TO : Senior Director of Merchandising
OBJECTIVE : This role’s main function is to manage the RTW merchandising and buying divisions for the
Pistola and Daze brands.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee daily sales functions throughout the company in conjunction with the merchandising team
- Develop comprehensive assortment strategies for the RTW Pistola and Daze divisions
- Prepare and present seasonal open to buy hindsight to Senior Director of Merchandising and Sales Directors
- Maintain an understanding of the competitive and impart key insights into the seasonal development
- Partner with Senior Director of Merchandising and Sales Director to identify key growth categories
- Uphold pricing strategy based on internal financial goals
- Maintain the division of brand identity for Pistola and Daze while being innovative
- Work with Designers to make sure all deadlines are met and requests are actioned
- Manage all SMU projects for majors and Ecomm teams
- Manage all seasonal development alongside PD and Design by making sure SKU counts and requests are being met
- On a weekly basis, update the internal terms on SKU development and update to the assortment
- Workshop with Designers and initiate plans before any proto meetings
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify milestone launch dates for sales and production buy dates
- Manage visual and style information assets for all major accounts, international and domestic showrooms
- Work with the PD team on managing sample distribution each season
- Work with the sales team and Merchandising Assistant to send sample requests to major showrooms
- Partner with Design Teams each season to make sure all image assets are accurate for line sheets, Joor and NuOrder
- Manage data accuracy within the internal reporting system
- Partner with the e-commerce team to assist with seasonal launches and supply the teams with product information
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-6 years in RTW Merchandising or Buying
- Advanced Excel experience : retail math, pivot tables, v-look-up
- Strong organizational skills and process management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strategic thinker with an eye for detail
- Strong sense of product knowledge
- Balance of analytical and creative abilities
- Ability to handle multiple deliveries at once
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in NuOrder and Joor is a plus
- Must be located in the greater Los Angeles area
- This is a 100% on-site postion
16 days ago