col-wideJob Description:Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.Role OverviewReporting to the Retail Merchandiserthe Buyer will collaborate with theRetailTeamin planning thebuying strategies for theEuropemarket.The Buyer is relied upon to have andretainstrong market knowledge of the various locations in which weoperateto helptakingbuying choices and partner with the store teams to drive their businesses to success. The Buyeris involved inall buying processes across all categories, tailoring the buy for our various markets and seeking opportunities to maximise retail sales.The position in based in Milan office.Key ResponsibilitiesRetail BuyPartners withDOS and Outletstores to ensure the businesses have efficient buys and stock levels in place to maximise sales potentialDevelops the Buying strategy, ensuring that commercial trends are followed using product selection and a clear brand image is translated through the selected rangeDevelop a strong product portfolio tomaintaina competitive edge and satisfy market demandsCollaborates inthe retail buy for all seasons across all categoriesand licensesfor theEuropeanmarketIdentifiesopportunities to maximise salesResponsible for the open-to-buy budgetForecasts and builds plans to project sales potentials, respecting communicated deadlinesMonitors delivery of stock shipments to ensure product arrives to maximise sales potentialfor both DOS and OutletDelivers seasonal buying reportingProduct InformationParticipates in store product training for store teamsCreates product knowledge information packsConducts continual buying feedback with managers and sales teamsCollaborates with Merchandising on product concerns and opportunities, such as sizing or colour palettes, variations to range??Re-ordering, Analysis & ReportingAnalyse and report on product and collection results based on store sales and local trendsMonitors sales results and makes sound recommendations based on analyticsfor both DOS and OutletImplement and run reporting and analysis procedures to closelymonitordaily,weeklyand monthly salesfor the marketReviewing sales on a continual basis and driving key business decisionsIdentifiesbest sellers, slow sellers, bestselling sizes and ensures effective stock replenishmentMonitors sales and stock levels, taking necessary actionfor both DOS and OutletPlaces purchases and re-orders strategically, aligning fashion trends to customer buying behaviourIdentifiesopportunities to reduce overall costs and for improvement within the supply chainCollaborates with VM, Marketing, PR,E-Commerceand Merchandising maximise sales potentialsMaintains up to date knowledge of competitors strategiesCommunicates mark down information andtime linesClient KnowledgeBuilds knowledge of the Stella McCartney client and understands client buying behaviour to select range suited to local clienteleIdentifiesopportunities to maximise sales by analysing client buying behaviours to ensure we areprovidinga desirable product selection?KeyRequirementsFrom 3 to 5 years of experience in the buying department (preferably in RTW and/or BAGS);Passionate about the fashion industry and completely fashion and trend aware;Strong analytical, planning and reporting skills, capable of monitoring business performance. Knowledgeable on markets,competitorsand trends;Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) experienced; knowledge of other systems for sales monitoring, data enter and stock transfers (e.g.BI,RetailPro, Joor);Italian and English excellent both written and spoken.We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview.At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.
