Buyer - Men's International
Location: New York New York
Description: NEW YORK DESIGN OFFICE is at present recruited Buyer - Men's International right now, this occupation will be placed in New York. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Possess strong communication skills, market and product knowledge, and a balance of analytical and creative abilities to posit! ively affect the bottom-line profit of his/her area.
Strong understanding of global market place, key competitors, and AE brand positioning within the global landscape.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish seasonal strategic plans for sales, markdowns, inventory, and growth opportunities.
- Work in conjunction with Planner to manage the OTB in season as it relates to receipts, sales, margin, markdowns, and WOS.
- Effectively and efficiently lead business meetings/calls.
- Engage in weekly sales calls with the license partner to ensure inventory management is being handled properly; gain an understanding of best/worst sellers.
- Suggest weekly/monthly/seasonal promotions for your area of responsibi! lity to help drive additional volume or clear through slow inv! entory. Plan 1 year in advance, re-working on a monthly basis based on business trend.
- Create strategic merchandise flow plan and cadence which aligns with US floor set dates yet is also seasonally relevant in each market.
- Create seasonal market-specific pricing analysis with recommendations to adjust as necessary.
- Communicate daily with the US merchandising team as it relates to off cycle buys and product line changes.
- Feedback license business style requests to design, merchandising, and production teams seasonally with supporting data.
- Active participate in seasonal US coordination â€" clearly articulating business requirements which deviate from the US strategy.
- Review seasonal hindsight prepared by the license teams, have calls to review the results and adjust OTB accordingly.
- ! Manage annual calendar of key planning and merchandising milestone dates for both AE and Aerie; ensure all licensees adhere to key dates.
- Work in conjunction with International Merchandising team to execute a seasonal International coordination. Participate in strategy reviews and buy reviews.
- Grow and develop the assistant buyer’s skill set.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent.
- Prior buying experience from a specialty or department store, international experience preferred.
- Keen sense of fashion exhibited through personal taste.
- Understanding of fashion designer labels and how to interpret their seasonal stories/messages for the AE customer globally.
- Excellent analytical and creative skills to challenge the planning and design sides of the organization.
- Forward Thinking/Innovative â€" Not satisfied with the status quo, ahead of the times! , advanced views, creating something like nothing done or experienced b! efore.
- Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy (coolness and composure under strain, confidence without arrogance).
- Persuasive - Able to motivate others through the appropriate use of interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea.
- Strategic â€" Ability to identify key issues in a situation and to think creatively and strategically in facing internal and external challenges. Build creative solutions and plans that meet objectives and maximize impact.
- Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to act as liaison between many departments.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to NEW YORK DESIGN OFFICE.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:08:37 GMT