RTW Merchandise Buyer

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Merchandising

OBJECTIVE: This role’s main function is to manage the RTW merchandising and buying divisions for the

Pistola and Daze brands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee daily sales functions throughout the company in conjunction with the merchandising team

Develop comprehensive assortment strategies for the RTW Pistola and Daze divisions

Prepare and present seasonal open to buy hindsight to Senior Director of Merchandising and Sales Directors

Maintain an understanding of the competitive and impart key insights into the seasonal development

Partner with Senior Director of Merchandising and Sales Director to identify key growth categories

Uphold pricing strategy based on internal financial goals

Maintain the division of brand identity for Pistola and Daze while being innovative

Work with Designers to make sure all deadlines are met and requests are actioned

Manage all SMU projects for majors and Ecomm teams

Manage all seasonal development alongside PD and Design by making sure SKU counts and requests are being met

On a weekly basis, update the internal terms on SKU development and update to the assortment

Workshop with Designers and initiate plans before any proto meetings

Work with cross-functional teams to identify milestone launch dates for sales and production buy dates

Manage visual and style information assets for all major accounts, international and domestic showrooms

Work with the PD team on managing sample distribution each season

Work with the sales team and Merchandising Assistant to send sample requests to major showrooms

Partner with Design Teams each season to make sure all image assets are accurate for line sheets, Joor and NuOrder

Manage data accuracy within the internal reporting system

Partner with the e-commerce team to assist with seasonal launches and supply the teams with product information

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-6 years in RTW Merchandising or Buying

• Advanced Excel experience: retail math, pivot tables, v-look-up

• Strong organizational skills and process management skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strategic thinker with an eye for detail

• Strong sense of product knowledge

• Balance of analytical and creative abilities

• Ability to handle multiple deliveries at once

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in NuOrder and Joor is a plus

• Must be located in the greater Los Angeles area

• This is a 100% on-site postion