RETAIL BUYER, DENIM

Los Angeles Collective LLC•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Retail Buyer is responsible for the buying, planning, and allocating of products across multiple categories within a designated division or region. This role is critical for ensuring our physical stores have the right products in the right quantities to support in-season replenishment and the long-term brand strategy. The Buyer is accountable for managing the investment and execution of buys within their division to drive retail growth.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a Retail Buyer or Senior Associate Buyer role, managing a specific product division or region.
Direct experience managing and accountable for Open-to-Buy (OTB).
Strong analytical ability with expertise in retail math, sales forecasting, inventory management, and performance ranking.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, analysis) and retail inventory management systems.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Experience buying for a multi-channel business that includes both brick-and-mortar retail.
Bachelor’s Degree

Nice To Haves

Product Merchandising and Planning experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the placing of buys within the assigned division, focusing on replenishment for area of responsibility (Region/Division/Category)
Work with the Merchandise Planning team to develop balanced investment and inventory strategies for both the retail and DTC channels.
Support with business strategies including OTB management, style/product management, promotional strategies, and product presentation for the seasonal assortment.
Rank styles based on historical and current product performance to inform reorder strategies and identify redundancies in the product assortment.
Manage the Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle from creation through receipt. Reconcile and report out on monthly receipts, demonstrating financial responsibility for business success.
Manage weekly reporting and seasonal buys to support in-season strategies related to product presentation, sales targets, and inventory management.
Work closely with the Production and Sales Ops + Customer Service teams to maintain and pre-distribute POs as needed to manage short shipments and re-allocation requirements prior to the final pick.
Create and maintain complete and accurate details for all styles within store assortments. Track and follow through on all changes communicated by the brand production and/or merchant teams.
Collaborate closely with other Buyers, Merchandisers, and Planners to ensure a seamless cross-channel experience for the customer.
Conduct weekly / bi-weekly in-store meetings with Store Managers to review sales performance, solicit business feedback, and discuss local support and improvement strategies.
Travel to retail stores out of state on an as needed basis.
Providing accurate, detailed weekly reporting and performance summaries.
Partner with key retail management stakeholders in aligning on regional assortments, identifying opportunities for growth (challenges + risks), and inventory management as it pertains to OTB.
Review + Execute all weekly store replenishment needs to maintain optimal stock levels.