22 Trainee Buyer jobs in Hong Kong
Buyer / Assistant Buyer
Posted 10 days ago
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Sportshouse Limited is a sportswear wholesaler and retailer based in Hong Kong, with an office located in Tsuen Wan. We are inviting dynamic and high-caliber talents to join our energetic team to support our business development needs.
Responsibilities- Perform market research on upcoming fashion trends.
- Plan and execute seasonal brand assortment and OTB to meet business objectives.
- Source products and analyze sell-through data.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure efficient order placement and appropriate stock levels.
- Coordinate stock allocation with shops and warehouse for smooth replenishment.
- Collaborate with operations, visual merchandising, and other teams to maximize sales.
- Maintain partnerships with suppliers.
- Degree holder or above.
- At least 6 years of experience in apparel or footwear buying.
- Experience in branded merchandise buying, store replenishment, and product management.
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal, numerical, and analytical skills.
- Proficient in English and Chinese, both spoken and written.
- Proficient in MS Excel and reporting tools.
- Less experienced candidates may be considered for Assistant Buyer role.
- 5-day work week, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm.
- Up to 16 days of annual leave.
- Birthday, marriage, and care leave, plus gifts.
- Travel allowance and medical insurance.
- Double pay and staff purchase discounts.
Interested parties should send their resume with current and expected salary via email or by clicking “APPLY NOW ”.
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Additional Information- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job functions: Public Relations, Purchasing, Marketing
- Industry: Retail
Buyer / Assistant Buyer
Posted 3 days ago
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Join to apply for the Buyer / Assistant Buyer role at Sportshouse Limited .
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Sportshouse Limited is a sportswear wholesaler and retailer based in Hong Kong, with an office located in Tsuen Wan. We are inviting dynamic and high-caliber talents to join our energetic team to support our business development needs.
Responsibilities- Perform market research on upcoming fashion trends.
- Plan and execute seasonal brand assortment and OTB to meet business objectives.
- Source products and analyze sell-through data.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure efficient order placement and appropriate stock levels.
- Coordinate stock allocation with shops and warehouse for smooth replenishment.
- Collaborate with operations, visual merchandising, and other teams to maximize sales.
- Maintain partnerships with suppliers.
- Degree holder or above.
- At least 6 years of experience in apparel or footwear buying.
- Experience in branded merchandise buying, store replenishment, and product management.
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal, numerical, and analytical skills.
- Proficient in English and Chinese, both spoken and written.
- Proficient in MS Excel and reporting tools.
- Less experienced candidates may be considered for Assistant Buyer role.
- 5-day work week, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm.
- Up to 16 days of annual leave.
- Birthday, marriage, and care leave, plus gifts.
- Travel allowance and medical insurance.
- Double pay and staff purchase discounts.
Interested parties should send their resume with current and expected salary via email or by clicking “APPLY NOW ”.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
Visit our website at for more information.
Additional Information- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job functions: Public Relations, Purchasing, Marketing
- Industry: Retail
Assistant Buyer (Planning)
Posted 9 days ago
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Direct message the job poster from China Duty Free International Limited
- Assist the buying team in executing seasonal buy, stock planning, merchandise shipping log and product returns
- Prepare merchandise reports for business performance and inventory turn
- Assist on OTB planning, merchandise sell through, markdown and promotional strategies
- Work with internal teams: Operations, Marketing, Business Development and Logistics
- Support buying team in market trip preparation
- Manage the seasonal product book and product map for each category
You are the perfect one if you are/have:
- Degree holder or related disciplines
- Minimum 2 years working experience in buying and merchandising, preferably in fashion/lifestyle/retail industry
- Independent, able to work under pressure
- Excellent analytical capability and numerical sense
- Good command of spoken & written English and Chinese (including Mandarin)
- Proficient in MS word and Excel
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Purchasing
- Industries Retail
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Senior Procurement Manager - Well-established OEM ManufacturerCentral & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 6 days ago
Merchandising Assistant/Assistant Buyer (One year renewal contract) Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement (Property Construction) (2-year contract) Media Executive / Media Buyer (open to 2025 graduates) Supply Chain/Logistics Coordinator (Shipping)Southern District, Hong Kong SAR 1 week ago
GARMENT TECHNICIAN - Europe buying office sports/outdoor/casual garment brand (Causeway Bay/5 days) TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Europe buying office sports/outdoor/casual garment brand (Causeway Bay/5 days) Deputy Executive Manager, Strategic Procurement & Commercial Management (Quantity Surveyor)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Direct message the job poster from China Duty Free International Limited
- Assist the buying team in executing seasonal buy, stock planning, merchandise shipping log and product returns
- Prepare merchandise reports for business performance and inventory turn
- Assist on OTB planning, merchandise sell through, markdown and promotional strategies
- Work with internal teams: Operations, Marketing, Business Development and Logistics
- Support buying team in market trip preparation
- Manage the seasonal product book and product map for each category
You are the perfect one if you are/have:
- Degree holder or related disciplines
- Minimum 2 years working experience in buying and merchandising, preferably in fashion/lifestyle/retail industry
- Independent, able to work under pressure
- Excellent analytical capability and numerical sense
- Good command of spoken & written English and Chinese (including Mandarin)
- Proficient in MS word and Excel
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Purchasing
- Industries Retail
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Senior Procurement Manager - Well-established OEM ManufacturerCentral & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 6 days ago
Merchandising Assistant/Assistant Buyer (One year renewal contract) Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement (Property Construction) (2-year contract) Media Executive / Media Buyer (open to 2025 graduates) Supply Chain/Logistics Coordinator (Shipping)Southern District, Hong Kong SAR 1 week ago
GARMENT TECHNICIAN - Europe buying office sports/outdoor/casual garment brand (Causeway Bay/5 days) TECHNICAL DESIGNER - Europe buying office sports/outdoor/casual garment brand (Causeway Bay/5 days) Deputy Executive Manager, Strategic Procurement & Commercial Management (Quantity Surveyor)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-LjbffrAssistant Buyer/ Product Assistant - Footwear/ Apparel
Posted 7 days ago
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Join to apply for the Assistant Buyer/ Product Assistant - Footwear/ Apparel role at Swire Resources Limited
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Swire Resources Limited is the leading retailers and wholesalers of a number of top-selling sports, lifestyle and outdoors brands of apparel, footwear and accessories products. To cope with the Company's rapid expansion, we invite high caliber personnel to join us.
The incumbent will be responsible for the execution of buying activities and ensure a smooth communication within retail department and supporting department for designated brand so as to achieve Sales Turnover, GP% and inventory target.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Deploy effective replenishment and mark down strategies to achieve T/O and GP targets
- Control designated brands OTB from given sales targets
- Allocate goods accurately to different stores based on demand and store profile
- Recommend and exploit potential products/brands from market knowledge and data analysis, buy the right products in coherence with the retail chain's positioning
- Conduct consolidation to maintain optimal stock/SKUs holding at store level, PO allocation/ replenishment order/ price change/ RGG and others/ Shipment schedule and others
- Tertiary educated
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant buying experience with knowledge in OTB planning, buying and inventory management of Footwear/ Apparel
- Strong business sense, attentive to figures and strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skill & negotiation skill, and able to work under pressure
- Proficiency in Mandarin, English and Chinese
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Chinese Word Processing
- Candidate with more experience will be considered as Buyer/ Product Executive
- 5-day work week
- Discretionary Bonus
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage
- Staff Shopping Discount
- Non-contributory Retirement Benefits Scheme
- Birthday Leave
Swire Resources Limited is Equal Opportunity Employer Seniority level
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Other
- Job function Sales and Purchasing
- Industries Retail
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Sign in to set job alerts for “Buying Assistant” roles.Hong Kong SAR HK$15,000.00-HK$5,000.00 1 day ago
Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 1 week ago
Merchandising Assistant/Assistant Buyer (One year renewal contract)Hong Kong SAR HK 26,833.00-HK 32,000.00 1 day ago
Hong Kong SAR HK 12,000.00-HK 13,999.00 1 month ago
Project Assistant (Renewable Contract)- Buyer & Business MatchingHong Kong SAR HK 16,000.00-HK 17,999.00 1 week ago
Clerk, Procurement and General AdministrationWan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR 3 months ago
Personal Assistant to Senior District Director (HKD 30K- 50K) Senior Buyer & Business Matching ExecutiveWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-LjbffrAssistant Buyer/ Product Assistant - Footwear/ Apparel
Posted 3 days ago
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Join to apply for the Assistant Buyer/ Product Assistant - Footwear/ Apparel role at Swire Resources Limited
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Swire Resources Limited is the leading retailers and wholesalers of a number of top-selling sports, lifestyle and outdoors brands of apparel, footwear and accessories products. To cope with the Company's rapid expansion, we invite high caliber personnel to join us.
The incumbent will be responsible for the execution of buying activities and ensure a smooth communication within retail department and supporting department for designated brand so as to achieve Sales Turnover, GP% and inventory target.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Deploy effective replenishment and mark down strategies to achieve T/O and GP targets
- Control designated brands OTB from given sales targets
- Allocate goods accurately to different stores based on demand and store profile
- Recommend and exploit potential products/brands from market knowledge and data analysis, buy the right products in coherence with the retail chain's positioning
- Conduct consolidation to maintain optimal stock/SKUs holding at store level, PO allocation/ replenishment order/ price change/ RGG and others/ Shipment schedule and others
- Tertiary educated
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant buying experience with knowledge in OTB planning, buying and inventory management of Footwear/ Apparel
- Strong business sense, attentive to figures and strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skill & negotiation skill, and able to work under pressure
- Proficiency in Mandarin, English and Chinese
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Chinese Word Processing
- Candidate with more experience will be considered as Buyer/ Product Executive
- 5-day work week
- Discretionary Bonus
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage
- Staff Shopping Discount
- Non-contributory Retirement Benefits Scheme
- Birthday Leave
Swire Resources Limited is Equal Opportunity Employer Seniority level
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Other
- Job function Sales and Purchasing
- Industries Retail
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Swire Resources Limited by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Buying Assistant” roles.Hong Kong SAR HK$15,000.00-HK$5,000.00 1 day ago
Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 1 week ago
Merchandising Assistant/Assistant Buyer (One year renewal contract)Hong Kong SAR HK 26,833.00-HK 32,000.00 1 day ago
Hong Kong SAR HK 12,000.00-HK 13,999.00 1 month ago
Project Assistant (Renewable Contract)- Buyer & Business MatchingHong Kong SAR HK 16,000.00-HK 17,999.00 1 week ago
Clerk, Procurement and General AdministrationWan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR 3 months ago
Personal Assistant to Senior District Director (HKD 30K- 50K) Senior Buyer & Business Matching ExecutiveWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-LjbffrAssistant Buyer (Womenswear, 1-year Contract)
Posted 8 days ago
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Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Assistant Buyer (Womenswear, 1-year Contract)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the development of the range within brand DNA and financial target:
- Analyze past sales to support the development of the new season strategy
- Work with the division manager to determine the optimum way to invest OTB by class
- Build the range based on the past season best seller, full price trends & regional needs
- Identify new opportunities and work with the Corporate merchandising & sourcing to include the new product in the range
- Work closely with the US & the EU teams to leverage on their buying strategy and their experience
- Present the range to the management to validate the buy
- Post-buy, develop and present a seasonal hand-off to communicate the seasonal hand-off to communicate the seasonal strategy to the retail and visual merchandising team 2) Ensure smooth and timely execution of the buy:
- Upon range confirmation take the lead on buy execution
- Determine pricing based on full price pricing structure
- Analyze and determine size curve by market
- Ensure orders are place accurately and on time
- Manage relationship with the sourcing department 3) Manage business in season in collaboration with planning & allocation
- Track receipt to ensure that seasonal deliveries will arrive in the store on time
- Produce and analyze selling reports and provide markdown recommendations
- Present a business summary on a weekly basis to the Buying and Planning management to discuss key business highlights, risks and opportunities, product best and worst performance and propose any required action
- Work with key partners to ensure the execution of the sales strategy
- Work closely with the retail team in order to understand the business trends and customer expectations
- Collaborate with visual merchandising team to build seasonal guidelines and ensure that the assortment is present on the floor as planned.
- Work closely with planning team to build seasonal strategy, invest OTB and determine markdown and promotional strategy
- Communicate with allocation to ensure assortment is delivered on time and that key items are always on the floor with sufficient depth
- 1+ years retail merchandising buying related experience
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify commercial opportunities based on analysis produced
- Highly organized and the ability to prioritize team work schedule based on broader business requirements
- Curious, willing to develop and solution-oriented
- Computer proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Good communication skills in English both upwards to Senior Management and laterally to business partners both internal and external
- Remain driven when faced with challenging trading positions and/or directives from senior management
- To demonstrate an ability to operate independently within set business goals, working closely with senior business partners
- Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Buyer
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Contract
- Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Industries Advertising Services
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Assistant Buyer (Womenswear, 1-year Contract)
Posted 8 days ago
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Join to apply for the Assistant Buyer (Womenswear, 1-year Contract) role at Ralph Lauren .
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products across five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. With over 50 years of history, Ralph Lauren's brand portfolio includes Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, making it one of the most recognized families of consumer brands worldwide.
At Ralph Lauren, we foster an inclusive culture that unites and inspires our communities by amplifying diverse voices and perspectives to create a sense of belonging, ensuring inclusion and fairness for all. Our culture of inclusion is promoted through Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups, and Celebrations.
Responsibilities:- Support the development of the product range within brand DNA and financial targets.
- Analyze past sales to inform new season strategies.
- Collaborate with the division manager to optimize OTB investments by class.
- Build the range based on best sellers, full-price trends, and regional needs.
- Identify new opportunities and coordinate with corporate merchandising and sourcing teams.
- Work closely with US and EU teams to leverage their buying strategies and experience.
- Present the range to management for buy validation.
- Develop and present seasonal hand-offs to communicate strategies to retail and visual merchandising teams.
- Lead buy execution post-range confirmation, including pricing, sizing, and order placement.
- Manage relationships with sourcing and collaborate with planning and allocation teams for smooth business operations.
- Track deliveries and analyze sales reports to recommend markdowns and identify business opportunities.
- Provide weekly business summaries to management highlighting key insights and actions.
- Coordinate with retail, visual merchandising, planning, and allocation teams to ensure successful execution of sales strategies and assortment presentation.
- At least 1+ years of retail merchandising or buying experience.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify commercial opportunities.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Curious, solution-oriented, and willing to develop professionally.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to operate independently and work closely with senior partners.
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
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#J-18808-LjbffrAssistant Buyer (Womenswear, 1-year Contract)
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Join to apply for the Assistant Buyer (Womenswear, 1-year Contract) role at Ralph Lauren .
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products across five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. With over 50 years of history, Ralph Lauren's brand portfolio includes Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, making it one of the most recognized families of consumer brands worldwide.
At Ralph Lauren, we foster an inclusive culture that unites and inspires our communities by amplifying diverse voices and perspectives to create a sense of belonging, ensuring inclusion and fairness for all. Our culture of inclusion is promoted through Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups, and Celebrations.
Responsibilities:- Support the development of the product range within brand DNA and financial targets.
- Analyze past sales to inform new season strategies.
- Collaborate with the division manager to optimize OTB investments by class.
- Build the range based on best sellers, full-price trends, and regional needs.
- Identify new opportunities and coordinate with corporate merchandising and sourcing teams.
- Work closely with US and EU teams to leverage their buying strategies and experience.
- Present the range to management for buy validation.
- Develop and present seasonal hand-offs to communicate strategies to retail and visual merchandising teams.
- Lead buy execution post-range confirmation, including pricing, sizing, and order placement.
- Manage relationships with sourcing and collaborate with planning and allocation teams for smooth business operations.
- Track deliveries and analyze sales reports to recommend markdowns and identify business opportunities.
- Provide weekly business summaries to management highlighting key insights and actions.
- Coordinate with retail, visual merchandising, planning, and allocation teams to ensure successful execution of sales strategies and assortment presentation.
- At least 1+ years of retail merchandising or buying experience.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify commercial opportunities.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Curious, solution-oriented, and willing to develop professionally.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to operate independently and work closely with senior partners.
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Posted 8 days ago
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Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Assistant Buyer (Womenswear, 1-year Contract)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the development of the range within brand DNA and financial target:
- Analyze past sales to support the development of the new season strategy
- Work with the division manager to determine the optimum way to invest OTB by class
- Build the range based on the past season best seller, full price trends & regional needs
- Identify new opportunities and work with the Corporate merchandising & sourcing to include the new product in the range
- Work closely with the US & the EU teams to leverage on their buying strategy and their experience
- Present the range to the management to validate the buy
- Post-buy, develop and present a seasonal hand-off to communicate the seasonal hand-off to communicate the seasonal strategy to the retail and visual merchandising team 2) Ensure smooth and timely execution of the buy:
- Upon range confirmation take the lead on buy execution
- Determine pricing based on full price pricing structure
- Analyze and determine size curve by market
- Ensure orders are place accurately and on time
- Manage relationship with the sourcing department 3) Manage business in season in collaboration with planning & allocation
- Track receipt to ensure that seasonal deliveries will arrive in the store on time
- Produce and analyze selling reports and provide markdown recommendations
- Present a business summary on a weekly basis to the Buying and Planning management to discuss key business highlights, risks and opportunities, product best and worst performance and propose any required action
- Work with key partners to ensure the execution of the sales strategy
- Work closely with the retail team in order to understand the business trends and customer expectations
- Collaborate with visual merchandising team to build seasonal guidelines and ensure that the assortment is present on the floor as planned.
- Work closely with planning team to build seasonal strategy, invest OTB and determine markdown and promotional strategy
- Communicate with allocation to ensure assortment is delivered on time and that key items are always on the floor with sufficient depth
- 1+ years retail merchandising buying related experience
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify commercial opportunities based on analysis produced
- Highly organized and the ability to prioritize team work schedule based on broader business requirements
- Curious, willing to develop and solution-oriented
- Computer proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Good communication skills in English both upwards to Senior Management and laterally to business partners both internal and external
- Remain driven when faced with challenging trading positions and/or directives from senior management
- To demonstrate an ability to operate independently within set business goals, working closely with senior business partners
- Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Buyer
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Contract
- Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Industries Advertising Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BoF Careers by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Buyer” roles. Merchandising Assistant/Assistant Buyer (One year renewal contract) Project Assistant (Renewable Contract)- Buyer & Business MatchingHong Kong SAR $1,900.00-$3,400.00 1 day ago
Senior Buyer & Business Matching Executive Assistant Manager, Merchant Success (MJ000169) Assistant Manager, Merchant Success (MJ000169)Futian District, Guangdong, China 2 weeks ago
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