Assistant Buyer

Principal Accountabilities: Under close supervision:.. Reviews key financial and operational planning processes (incl. MFP, OTB, inventory management) across regions and channels (DTC, Wholesale, etc.) to optimize sell-through & minimize stockouts Key duties include overseeing inventory management, markdown/discount execution to optimize profitability, ensuring forecast accuracy, conducting data analysis / generating reports, & partnering with global to execute strategies (and bring local market challenges / Insights) Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field Equivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree to be determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager’s criteria One year of related experience preferred Strong written and oral communication skills Knowledge & Application: * Good knowledge of single specialist area achieved through prior study or previous experience Applies knowledge of the principles and practices in a recognized professional field requiring extensive academic preparation * Applies knowledge of standardized rules, procedures, and operations within own area Determines a course of action based on guidelines Problem Solving: * Encounters fairly similar problems which require some fact finding, clarification, and basic analysis * Most solutions will be found within normal operating processes and policies Selects the best solution based on a set of defined procedures or precedence * Occasionally, requires basic problem solving techniques to define problems and use previous experience to identify Interaction: * Exchanges standard/basic technical or nontechnical information with colleagues and immediate superiors and/or customers * May be a required to interpret or clarify technical information to aid understanding Audience is generally knowledgeable about the subject matter Conveys straightforward information to non-divergent audiences Impact: * Impact is limited to short-term team performance Supports the achievement of goals through own personal effort * Responsible for planning own work, assessing own progress, and adjusting efforts to meet goals Accountability: * Accountable for meeting own targets which impact the immediate work area* Accountable for meeting own targets which are often considered financially immeasurable* Work is reviewed periodically* Is aware of wider profitability issues R-20261023-0037