Fashion Merchandiser

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Forever 21 Full time

Overview

Forever 21 is a leader in the global fast fashion market, operating 350+ stores across the USA and a robust e-commerce platform. Our mission is to inspire individual self-expression through amazing fashion, rooted in Inclusivity, Customer-Centricity, and Accessibility.

We offer high-style designs and fashion basics with compelling values and a dynamic store environment. Our Buyer will use discretion and independent judgement in developing and/or procuring merchandise assortments for main assigned portion(s) of the business, creating the appropriate merchandise mix based on emerging market trends and meeting assortment strategies established by management.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute a merchandise assortment plan that supports financial and merchandising objectives set by senior management
  • 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
  • Participate in fittings to evaluate the hanger appeal of a garment, ensuring it is salable
  • Negotiate product quality, purchase quantity, landed cost, and delivery with vendors
  • Conduct initial garment selection, recommending to management the colors, trims, and fabric that work best with the garment
  • Coordinate with cross-functional partners such as Production, Design, and Trend & Print to ensure designs are adoptable, costs are measured, and concepts are clearly defined
  • Review weekly sales performance to identify potential re-order opportunities and recommend styles that require markdowns
  • Perform continuous competitor and market analysis by researching various mediums for emerging trends in color, materials, and categories, in addition to price points and promotional campaigns from competitors
  • Analyze selling and inventory reports on a weekly basis to maintain a solid understanding of the business

Qualifications

  • Must have a BFA or related degree
  • Must have 3-5 years of buying experience in a specialty retail environment
  • Proven track record of success as an Apparel or Non-Apparel buyer (depending on category opening)
  • Must possess the ability to understand and act upon financial retail indicators such as sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, and turn
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with Management and subordinates

Why we think you'll love it here...

At Forever 21, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive Paid Time Off, and a flexible work schedule. We actively encourage our current and future employees to unleash their style, embrace their individuality, and own their journey.


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