Buyer (Fashion/ Apparel)

Our client, one of the world's largest brand-name apparel companies is looking to employ an experienced womenswear buyer to contribute to and support the execution of winning product assortments

Key Responsibilities

• Build gender/category/channel/account level within the regional guidelines to ensure a consistent look and feel
• Deep understanding of local socio, political and creative trends and ability to anticipate consumer behaviors and inform the regional brand responses
• Interpret and incorporate local brief needs into requirements for the regional teams
• Contribute to all aspects of Product Development activities
• Inform and implement brand strategies
• Identify and assist in developing quick response products
• Inform an assortment plan that considers all local requirements
• Thoughtfully manages risk to take advantage on market opportunities
• Monitor and share competitor trends including pricing strategies for different accounts / channels and consumer segments.
• Create a team that is culturally connected, driven to win and innovative with a relentless focus on the consumer and the competition

Requirements

• 4-year degree or relevant diploma
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years work experience as a buyer
• Experience in womenswear will be advantageous