- Analyze selling and inventory reports on a weekly basis in order to maintain a solid understanding of the business
- Learn the departments merchandising strategy to assort a product line that accurately represents the brand
- Participate in weekly open-to-buy meetings with Planning & Allocation and provide technical feedback and analysis to ensure the department achieves financial targets for turn and sell-through goals
- Procure samples from vendors and in-house designers for style out reviews
- Participate in fittings to evaluate the hanger appeal of a garment, making sure that it is salable
- Negotiate product quality, purchase quantity, landed cost, and delivery with vendors
- Coordinate both internally and externally to ensure that all production requirements are met
- Ensure accurate submission of related forms: testing forms, packing instructions, certificate of compliance, etc.
- Maintain library of best-selling styles, materials, and colors; update and maintain on-order spreadsheets and boards
- Must have a
BFAor related degree - Must have 2-3 years of buying experience in a specialty retail environment
- Must have a strong desire to work in the fashion industry and demonstrate the ability to identify fashion trends
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and written
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
- Customer Obsession; you know who your customer is and working in service to them is working in service to our end consumer.
- Commitment to Top Talent; you are passionate about working with the best possible people. You know how to attract them, develop them, and teach others to do the same.
- Retail is Detail; the details tell the real story You are obsessed with quality product, quality experience, quality regardless of the segment of the company that your role occupies. Even if you find some details challenging, you know who to ask for backup because what is most important is that your customer has the most excellent experience possible.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit; your work is not just your job, its your passion. You have and act on ideas about how to make your role, your department, and the company a better place. You know why you want to be part of building Forever 21s future, are a highly collaborative and resourceful individual who can function at a high level, and are committed to collaborating every day.
Associate Buyer - Los Angeles, United States - Forever 21
Description
Forever 21, is an American fast fashion retailer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Originally known as Fashion 21, the first store was founded in Los Angeles on April 16, 1984. Forever 21 is known for it's trendy offerings and low pricing. The company offers fashion for women, men, and children, fashion accessories, shoes, beauty products, and home goods.
Forever 21 continues to be a fashion industry leader with a mission to make the latest trends accessible to all.
F21 persists on staying ahead of innovation and providing styles and fit that our customers love.While reinventing for now and beyond, we're seeking passionate and creative new family members to join us on this adventure F21 continues to operate E-Commerce and 450 locations across the U.S.
along with maintaining a strong brand DNA with consumers and within the fashion industry.In February 2020, Forever 21 came under new ownership made up of Simon Property Group, Brookfield Property Partners, and Authentic Brands Group.
Under this new ownership F21 has the financial strength and long term view that will prepare us for the future, while continuing to set the same high standards as it always has.
Join our team and learn the inner sanctum of the global fashion industry, while we build the newForever 21
Job Title
Associate Buyer (Plus)
Location
LOS ANGELES, CA US Los Angeles, CA 90031 US (Primary)
Education
BFA
Job Description
Position:
Associate Buyer (Plus) - 321
Department:
Plus
Reports to:
Sr. Buyer, Buying Manager, DMM
Direct Reports:
No
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location: 3880 N Mission Los Angeles, CA 90031
With new owners and strong leadership, Forever 21 is evolving into what can only be described as a well known retail turnaround Now owned by SPARC Simon Property Group and Authentic Brands Group, 2020 was a year of reconstructing the foundation of this popular fashion brand to deliver amazing products that our customers expect to be trendy, relevant and value to them.
We're implementing new strategic priorities across the company, determined to make Forever 21 a place where top technologists, creatives, and merchandizers will come to make their mark on the future of fast fashion retail with an enhanced commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
We welcome anyone to apply who has big ideas and is willing to roll up their sleeves to make those ideas a reality.
There are no "ivory tower" roles at Forever 21. From the C-Suite to the Brand Associates, we're making our transformation happen together. If youre obsessed to serve our customer, if you elevate any team you work on, and if you are passionate about fashion, we want to hear from youJob Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Sr.
Buyer, Buying Manager or DMM, the Associate Buyer will use discretion and independent judgement in procuring merchandise assortments for a particular assigned portion of the business, maintaining an open-to-buy that is specifically focused on a certain category or categories.
The Associate Buyer will work to create the appropriate merchandise mix based on emerging market trends, along with meeting the assortment strategies established by management.
Deliverables:
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
What we Expect