Assistant Buyer

Description

Position Overview

Support the Buying & Planning Team with operations to establish the optimum commercial cross channel assortment for related brands/regions, whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Individual accountabilities

o Assort, price and forecast the line o Maintain the line in the IT system o Order & track samples orders o Track business performance weekly (SI, SO, GM,…) o Benchmark decisions against competition & broader market landscape o Support the Team in reporting o Prepare & present the assortment at line opening

· Shared accountabilities

o Define seasonal assortment needs upfront & share with Global Merchandising teams o Contribute to brand elevation both on qualitative and quantitative point of view o Participate/initiate business development projects

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

o Microsoft Office knowledge ( Excel, Lookups, pivots..)

o Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus

o Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values

o Excitement about teamwork and straight talk