Key accountabilities:

• Merchandise analysis: monitor sales and margin and communicate with sales and operation manager; analyze weekly, monthly and seasonal sales reports to improve future purchase decisions.
• Merchandise/inventory management:

1) Assure sales, margin and inventory plans meet budgets;

2) Assure the flow of merchandise to maintain a balance of freshness, styling, and seasonality by class;

3) Assist in inventory management in order to optimize inventory turn and aging;

4) Track sales trends and execute timely implementation of clearance and liquidation strategies to sell down seasonal products;

5) Determine appropriate timing of initial and replenishment deliveries based on merchandising and logistical considerations;

6) Monitor inventory productivity, and analysis of vendor profitability.

• Maintain a balanced assortment of product.
• Develop assortment plans in units and work close with operation team to achieve sales, margin, turnover, and visual merchandising objectives.
• Manage purchase order process.
• Strategize anticipated product demand based on timing of markdowns and holidays.
• Utilize data to understand buys based on historical sales data and seasonal trends.
• Assist in the development of yearly sales promotion plans with merchandising and marketing Dept.
• Manage and develop assistant buyers.
• Monitor industry trends, evaluate competition, and attend major trade shows.

Qualifications, skills & experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in retail merchandising, fashion buyer or related field.
• 3+ years full buyer position experiences in fashion retail industry.
• Strong merchandise planning and analytical skills.
• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong retail math skills.
• Expert Excel skills.
• Strong fashion forecasting skills.
• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluently in English and Mandarin.

上班地址：上海市静安区余姚路288号A栋313