SAINT LAURENT Buyer - Bellevue, United States - threaded
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**SAINT LAURENT Buyer - Women's Leather Goods & Accessories**
Kering th Ave NE #205, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA Posted 1 month ago Other **Summary**
ABOUT SAINT LAURENT
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prt--porter in a 1966 collection called 'Rive Gauche', synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape.
In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe.
Today, Saint Laurent collections include women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.
**Job Description**
**We are currently seeking a Buyer - Women's Leather Goods & Accessories who will report to Leather Goods Merchandising Manager, China as part of our dynamic team in China.**
**ROLE**
You will support the Women's Leather Goods & Accessories business to achieve sales, sell thru, and inventory targets for Saint Laurent stores in China. Cross-functional collaboration and support to stores to reach department goals while ensuring optimal product offering and key brand messages across the network.
**MISSION**
Support the development of the Women's business in China (LG & Accessories) and maximize sales within sell-through parameters.
Partner with the MM, Store Directors and Central Merchandising team to determine the appropriate strategies and objectives in terms of new products development, new products launch, product assortment & distribution and prices.
Close monitoring of the business to ensure that sell-through objectives and other financial objectives are achieved.
In partnership with the LG MM, determining and executing a holistic strategy for Women's LG & Accessories to maximize the business in China while ensuring an accurate and consistent delivery of brand messages.
Determining product assortments and ensuring merchandise is purchased at appropriate quantities/sizes to achieve targeted sales projections and sell-through
Support seasonal product launches and previews of new collections for clients, including trunk shows and pre-order events
Execute product trainings and provide the store network with relevant collection/product information, sales strategies and selling techniques
Partner closely with VM on collection launches, boutique remerchandising & end of season sale
Work on product life cycle including seasonal assortment planning, line development and merchandise selection
Manage inventory, delivery, and reordering situations to ensure appropriate levels of stock of designated product categories are maintained, and responsible for merchandise allocations to DOS and co-ordination with stores and warehouse for stock replenishment issues
Monitor sales and sell-through situations and execute appropriate strategies and tactics to boost sales, and manage all pricing and merchandise related issues for seasonal sale periods
Deliver analysis and feedbacks on sales performance, inventory situations and other merchandise-related issues
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the competitive landscape and target customer profile through regular research and competitive analysis
Communicate to worldwide merchants on product feedback and market needs including strategic pricing and product placement
Collaborate with retail team to ensure understanding of local market needs by supporting in-store activities, contributing to customer loyalty, and maximizing the retail calendar
Work closely with other internal departments including: Retail, E-Commerce, Business Planning, Visual Merchandising, Store Planning, Communications
International travel to Paris as well local travel within Mainland China
**PROFILE**
Education background: Bachelor's degree
Minimum 4 years' experience in fashion merchandising/buying role with international fashion/luxury brand companies.
Strong fashion and market sense with solid high-end fashion buying experience for the China market
Strong communicator with a proven track record in executing trainings and partnering with local Retail teams.
Good level of financial and business acumen
Good presentation, planning and analytical skills
Good command of written and spoken English
Good computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Entrepreneurial, detail-minded, target-oriented
Extensive traveling will be required
Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
**Job Type**
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
**Start Date**
**Schedule**
Full time
**Organization**
YVES SAINT LAURENT (SHANGHAI) TRADING LIMITED