Position: Assistant Buyer (Shoes) 319Department: ShoesReports to: Sr.
Buyer or Merchandising ManagerDirect Reports: NoFLSA Status: Non-exemptLocation: 3880 N Mission Los Angeles, CA 90031 With new owners and strong leadership, Forever 21 is evolving into what can only be described as a well known retail turnaround!
Now owned by SPARC Simon Property Group and Authentic Brands Group and led by CEO Daniel Kulle, 2020 was a year of reconstructing the foundation of this popular fashion brand to deliver amazing products that our customers expect to be trendy, relevant and value to them.
We’re implementing new strategic priorities across the company, determined to make Forever 21 a place where top technologists, creatives, and merchandizers will come to make their mark on the future of fast fashion retail with an enhanced commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
We welcome anyone to apply who has big ideas and is willing to roll up their sleeves to make those ideas a reality.
There are no ” Ivory tower” roles at Forever 21.
From the C-Suite to the Brand Associates, we’re making our transformation happen together.
If youre obsessed to serve our customer, if you elevate any team you work on, and if you are passionate about fashion, we want to hear from you!
Job Purpose The Assistant Buyer will support the Buyer, Sr.
Buyer or Merchandising Manager to ensure that inventory receipt goals are met.
The Assistant Buyer will maintain the flow of production by coordinating constantly with external vendors and cross functional departments, making sure that production deadlines are met, and samples are up to standard.
Deliverables: Maintain and update Open-to-buy/recap sheets daily, weekly and monthly Analyze key business data weekly and make recommendations for merchandise re-orders or changes Ensure all steps of data entry and POs are accurately entered in the system Organization and manage sample in support of milestone meetings and product assorting Attend vendor appointments when necessary Support Buyer in preparation of key business meetings (i.E.
vendor appointments, style-outs, assortment planning) Assists with the preparation process for the negotiation of product pricing with vendors and management Communicate any changes to existing orders to the Purchase Order and Production department BFA or BA preferred Must have at least 1 year of exposure in a specialty retail environment; 1 year of buying experience preferred Must possess basic knowledge of production, product development, specifically in the fashion retail industry Knowledge of Web PDM preferred Must have exceptional organizational skills Must be proactive, detail oriented, and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Must possess extensive Microsoft Word and Excel skills What we Expect Customer Obsession; you know who your customer is and working in service to them is working in service to our end consumer.
Commitment to Top Talent; you are passionate about working with the best possible people.
You know how to attract them, develop them, and teach others to do the same.
Retail is Detail; the details tell the real story!
You are obsessed with quality product, quality experience, quality regardless of the segment of the company that your role occupies.
Even if you find some details challenging, you know who to ask for backup because what is most important is that your customer has the most excellent experience possible.
Entrepreneurial Spirit; your work is not just your job, its your passion.
You have and act on ideas about how to make your role, your department, and the company a better place.
You know why you want to be part of building Forever 21s future, are a highly collaborative and resourceful individual who can function at a high level, and are committed to collaborating every day.