Buyer

Job Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute seasonal & repeat buying strategy for shoes aligned with the company’s financial goals (Open-to-Buy), brand identity and market trends.

• Market Analysis: Conduct constant market research and analyze competitor activity to identify new trends and brands.

• Data-Driven Decisions: Analyze historical sales data and current selling reports to make informed buying, allocation, replenishment, and markdown decisions. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like sell-through rate and weeks of supply.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Global merchandising team, visual merchandising team and logistics team to ensure a cohesive strategy for product launches, promotions, and in-store presentation.

• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, ensuring optimal product availability. Support execution of in-season activities which include repeat orders, markdowns & consolidation.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a buying role, preferably within footwear or ready-to-wear, proven experience in handling products with a wide array of sizes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentation.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Cantonese

Note:The job title will be Merchandise Planner based on the company's internal team structure.