(Senior) Buyer

Drive the creation of a commercially relevant assortment for American Eagle and Aerie brand, tailored to meet dynamic competitive and commercial demands.

Develop strategies and execute both in-season and future assortment strategies, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to identify and act on markets opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Senior Buying Manager & Cross-Functional Teams to build holistic product strategy for Omni channels

  • Ensure product strategies are in line with overall business strategy and topline financial goals

  • Tailor assortments based on individual sales channel capabilities, customer profiles, and seasonal big ideas

• Ensure product assortment is commercially viable and aligned with Brands’ seasonal vision:

  • Direct and drive seasonal buy discussions during international market week, leveraging business and regional expertise

  • Collaborate effectively and constructively challenge brand principals during monthly business reviews and market week

  • Identify assortment and pricing gaps through competitive analysis and internal resources

• Own the seasonal product roadmap in collaboration with Senior Buying Manger & Cross Functional Teams -

  • Partner with brand principals to understand seasonal design direction, hero products, and trends

  • Introducing trend-forward ideas that enable AEO to lead and compete in the markets

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to brief programs for key commercial moments in each market

  • Integrate climate and cultural nuances into the overall strategy by markets

• Manage and oversee the business by –

  • Leading weekly business analysis with sharp analysis on product performance

  • Adjusting product launch schedules in response to emerging trends to maximize sales and margin opportunities

  • Developing and directing product storytelling across retail and digital touchpoints in collaboration with Marketing and Visual Merchandising team

  • Delivering seasonal product training and a comprehensive product master list to empower store teams and enhance sales

  • Driving stock turn improvements and proposing strategic plans to optimize inventory performance and increase in-season sell-thru

  • Maintain a global perspective on AE’s market presence through regular store and market visits, with a deep understanding of local competition and pricing architecture

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent required

• 5–7 years of prior buying experience in a specialty retail environment; experience in buying apparel is an advantage

• Experience in buying across a mix of company-owned, licensed, and wholesale models is preferred

• Excellent analytical skills; able to challenge and collaborate effectively with brand principals and cross-functional teams

• Forward-thinking and innovative; consistently challenges the status quo and brings bold, future-facing ideas

• Persuasive communicator with the ability to influence peers and senior leaders; skilled in using interpersonal styles to gain buy-in for ideas and strategies

• Strategic thinker: capable of assessing business risks and opportunities, and building creative plans to drive results and maximize impact

• High proficiency in MS Office 365

• Adaptable and efficient in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting accuracy

• Willingness to travel, including international travel once per quarter

• Positive and passionate individuals will be most successful in this and future role

• Candidate with more experience will be considered as Senior Buyer position

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