Fashion Nova Vernon , CA 90058
Posted 2 weeks ago
ABOUT US
Fashion Nova is an inclusive fashion-forward and trend-driven apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates all dimensions of confidence. We use our platform to spread positivity with brands for women, men, curve, luxe, sport, swim, beauty, and kids. We are obsessed with creating the best experience available for our customers and employees.
Fashion Nova was built on the backbone of individuality and inclusiveness. Our brands are worn and celebrated worldwide by customers, celebrities, and influencers because of our uniquely creative and talented employees.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Under the guidance of the Category Director, you as a Temporary Buyer will work to create the appropriate merchandise mix based on emerging trends and manage the assortment strategies established by your team leaders. This role will be focused on our Women's Tops & Graphic T-Shirt categories. You will also be responsible for managing your category product assortment and delivering on financial targets. Your role is essential to ensuring Fashion Nova has the best product offerings for our customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Review all Licensed Graphic Selling reports and on On-Order items
Based on findings, suggest action plan of buys by Genre/Sub-Genre (ex: Music category needs more Nirvana, Rolling Stones, etc.)
Reached out to all Licensor contacts and source for new License vendors for Fashion Nova to partner with
Establish solid vendor relations to get the best possible deliveries at optimum cost and best quality
Utilize Google Sheets to track all licensed style information/buys and partner with the Assistant Buyer to enter Purchase Orders
Create and implement merchandise assortment for your assigned categories, based on selling trends that will achieve financial targets
Participate in open-to-buy (OTB) meetings with Planning to ensure the department achieves financial targets for sales, profitability, and inventory turn
Research the competition across all social media platforms and markets to identify emerging trends, categories, and promotional campaigns
Promote growth by developing assortment strategies with SKU count, breadth vs depth, newness, and pricing/margin
Analyze sales in-season and post-season to identify hits and misses
Leverage insights to revise in-season and future season actions, strategies, and assortments
Grow and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners; strategically scout new vendors to support Fashion Nova
Conduct the initial garment selection of colors, trims, and fabrics that work best for the styles
Review weekly sales performance to identify potential reorders and recommend styles for markdowns
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
5-7 plus years of experience in Buying for apparel, ideally within an eCommerce fashion brand - denim experience is ideal but not required
Experience working with vendors and negotiating product quality, costs, and delivery dates with vendors
Excellent prioritization, project management, organization skills, and attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Production, Design or related field, or equivalent work experience
English, additional language(s) an advantage
Schedule of this position: Monday - Friday | Core business hours | Onsite
BENEFITS
Formalized career paths
Flat management platform
Manager Training Academy
Creative Development Internship Program
Fashion Nova Cares Program
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
Stocked kitchens with gratis snacks and drinks
Weekly catered lunches
Summer Fridays at Headquarters
Team bonding events and programs
Employee discounts
Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.
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