Associate Buyer – Women’s
| Company | Fashion Nova |
|---|---|
| Location | Culver City, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in buying/merchandising, ideally within the eCommerce fashion space.
- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills required.
- High ability to work efficiently and quickly without a lack of superior quality.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and reorder workload in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible thinker with the ability to make sound independent decisions.
- Ability to work with direct supervision, check ego at the door, and work well with others at all levels in the organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- English, additional language(s) an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Gain deep insights in the Fashion Nova Consumer by understanding their desires, needs, preferences, and shopping experience.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape and key players in the marketplace.
- Participate in the development of plans to align to seasonal buying decisions and product purchases.
- Take full ownership of the assigned product category, managing product selection, pricing, inventory, and overall performance to drive sales and profitability.
- Work closely with vendors to identify and select items and drive decisions.
- Partner with the rest of the buying team and other Fashion Nova team members to partner with new suppliers to bring the best products to our customers.
- Drive exclusivity with vendors in products, terms, pricing, vendor-funded-markdowns, etc.
- Coach and mentor assistant buyers in product selection, trend analysis, and vendor management while supporting their professional growth through skill development and career guidance.
- Manage ad hoc projects as assigned by management, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.