Associate buyer

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Supporting our LAUREN Wholesale Buying & Planning Team with operations to establish the optimum commercial cross channel assortment for the EMEA region, whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Experience, Skills & Knowledge: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong analytical skills and retail math comprehension Effective cross-functional communication and presentation skills Decision making capability clearly driven by conceptualizing future opportunities and developing strategic product and business initiatives Creative, assertive and solution-oriented when faced with business performance and/or challenging directives from the Buyer and Planner prioritize and direct multiple activities Highly organized and detail-oriented Experienced 4 Seasonal Buying cycles Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus Passion for Diversity & Inclusion values Excitement about team work Stretch Skills/Qualities: Multi-category and multi-channel experience
• Work independently of the Buyer Effective team building skills, including the ability to motivate, negotiate and influence effectively across departments and divisions Consistently make confident and independent recommendations and accountability for achieving business goals
• Establish, nurture and utilize internal and external partners to drive the business
• Encourage a culture and an environment that fosters respect for the ideas of others and supports ongoing collaboration to execute business strategy