Position: Associate Buyer (Shoes) 256 Department: Buying Reports to: Sr.
Buyer, Merchandise Manager, DMM Direct Reports: No FLSA Status: Exempt Location: 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 Under the general direction of the Sr.
Buyer, Merchandising Manager or DMM, the Associate Buyer will use discretion and independent judgement in procuring merchandise assortments for a particular assigned portion of the business, maintaining an open-to-buy that is specifically focused on a certain category or categories.
The Associate Buyer will work to create the appropriate merchandise mix based on emerging market trends, along with meeting the assortment strategies established by management.
Deliverables: Analyze selling and inventory reports on a weekly basis in order to maintain a solid understanding of the business Learn the departments merchandising strategy to assort a product line that accurately represents the brand Participate in weekly open-to-buy meetings with Planning & Allocation and provide technical feedback and analysis to ensure the department achieves financial targets for turn and sell-through goals Procure samples from vendors and in-house designers for style out reviews Participate in fittings to evaluate the hanger appeal of a garment, making sure that it is salable Negotiate product quality, purchase quantity, landed cost, and delivery with vendors Coordinate both internally and externally to ensure that all production requirements are met Ensure accurate submission of related forms: testing forms, packing instructions, certificate of compliance, etc.
Maintain library of best-selling styles, materials, and colors; update and maintain on-order spreadsheets and boards Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications: Must have aBFA or related degree Must have 2-3 years of buying experience in a specialty retail environment Must have a strong desire to work in the fashion industry and demonstrate the ability to identify fashion trends Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and written Proficiency inMicrosoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint requiredWhat we Expect Customer Obsession:You know whoyourcustomer 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 haveand act onideas 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.