Buyer, Women's Swim and Active

Join the Pacsun Community Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art and sport. Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles such as adidas, Brandy Melville, Essentials Fear of God, our own brands, and many more. Our Pacsun community believes in and understands the importance of using our voice, platform, and resources to inspire and bring about positive development. Through our PacCares program, we are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

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About the Job :

The Buyer is responsible for managing the end-to-end retail merchandising process, including product selection, vendor negotiations, and inventory planning. This role plays a key part in executing the company's buying strategy by ensuring that product assortments meet customer demand and align with brand and financial objectives. They may also lead and mentor junior-level buyers, providing guidance and support in daily operations and development.

A day in the life, what you'll be doing :

• Lead the product selection process for a specific category or even a broad range of categories. They develop buying strategies that align with the company's business goals and customer preferences.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers to secure favorable deals for the company. Manage these relationships and ensure that suppliers meet performance expectations.
• Control the buying budget, ensuring that purchases align with financial targets.
• Monitor the profitability of the products selected and make adjustments to the assortment as needed.
• Forecast demand for products, adjust inventory levels based on sales trends, and manage stock to avoid overstocking or stockouts.
• Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and consumer behavior to make informed decisions about the product mix.
• Stay ahead of trends and make strategic decisions based on data and intuition.
• Work closely with other departments, including marketing, finance, and supply chain teams, to ensure that their purchasing strategies are well integrated across the company.

What it takes to Join

Developing the Community / Leadership Qualities :

Salary Range : $87,516-$97,900

Pac Perks :

Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work : This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and / or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.