Senior Buyer, Women’s Designer RTW
Senior Buyer, Women’s Designer RTW at Moda Operandi New York City, NY
Moda Operandi is an e-commerce platform transforming the way people discover and shop for designer fashion. Through its innovative mix of commerce and content, Moda allows women to shop for what’s new and what’s next in designer fashion from the world’s leading emerging designers and luxury brands. Founded in 2010, Moda Operandi's mission is to make it easy for designers to grow their businesses and consumers to realize their personal style. Today, Moda’s platform carries more than 1,000 brands and designers across fashion, fine jewelry and home, ships to 125 countries.
The Senior Buyer, Women's Design RTW will report to the Buying Manager and will be responsible for generating seasonal merchandise plans, assortment strategies, and vendor negotiations to maximize and growth of the business.
Key Accountabilities:
Develop seasonal merchandise plans with management and the merchandising team
Plan & oversee the OTB
Manage the buying process, including building assortments, performance and managing inventory flow
Review and analyze business weekly, monthly, seasonally, developing appropriate initiatives
Analyzing competitive pricing, product, presentation and timing
Negotiate buying terms with vendors (price, margin, quantity, delivery terms)
Identify new business opportunities, including new brands, product trends and marketing opportunities
Establish and maintain vendor relationships and attend market (currently virtual, but anticipating international travel to resume in 2022)
Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the global MO customer
Develop and execute strategies to exponentially grow the Women’s designer RTW business and market share
Manage a financial plan (profitability margins, mark-up and receipt flow)
Proactively motivate selling teams through communication and training
Inform all cross-functional teams on industry trends, inventory and brand positioning
Lead and develop team of 2 - Assistant Buyer and Merchandise Assistant
Your Talents:
4+ years experience as Women’s Buyer in a multi-brand environment required
Experience in Designer RTW requirted
Market knowledge of the dynamics that are shaping the global luxury landscape
Luxury e-commerce experience is a strong asset
Demonstrated credibility and integrity, through sustained industry relationships
Strong understanding of Merchandising financials, retail math and the ability to manage profitability
Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skill
Foster a collaborative environment for others to share ideas
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners
Proficient in Word and Excel
Bachelor’s Degree required
Benefits of Joining Moda Operandi:
Medical, dental & vision coverage
Generous PTO policy
Currently Work From Home
Flexible Fridays during Summer
Pet Insurance discounts
Mental Health support
Employee discounts