Buyer, Retail

Job Summary

• Focus on consumer‑first merchandising in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to deliver strong digital assortments.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and progressive team culture.

• Work within the North America Direct Digital organization.
• Partner with Buying, Consumer Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Site Merchandising, and Brand Marketing.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Insights/Analytics teams.
• Use quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory, and consumer behavior.
• Report to the Buying Director.

• Build and execute seasonal digital assortments that meet consumer demand.
• Coordinate across genders and brands and manage product and collection interactions.
• Align assortment plans with market position and competitive landscape.
• Participate in seasonal buy reviews and in‑season trading to optimize results.
• Own 50% of the Women’s Sportswear Footwear business, including Classics and Solar.
• Maintain accurate, consumer‑right assortments using data, analytics, and market feedback.
• Translate strategy into action with clear plans and timelines.

• Demonstrated retail competence and analytical strength.
• Consumer‑obsessed mindset with strong product affinity.
• Ability to lead and elevate team performance in a collaborative environment.
• Strong decision‑making, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• 2–4 years of experience in footwear buying, merchandising, product creation, or retail in a vertical, multi‑brand, or digital environment.
• Experience with footwear, apparel, equipment, or related consumer products.
• Understanding of retail and digital KPIs, including sell‑through, turn, ASP, and UPT.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Specific experience in footwear buying or merchandising.
• Knowledge of current trends for women, sport, and style leadership in the marketplace.
• Strong retail acumen and fashion trend awareness.
• Customer‑facing presentation experience.

• Bring seasonal assortments to life on digital platforms.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure plans meet strategy and demand.
• Use in‑season read‑and‑react to drive selling and inventory decisions.
• Influence partners through seasonal reviews and performance insights.
• Manage assigned categories to deliver sales, margin, and inventory targets.

• Role type: On‑site at WHQ with WFH Fridays.
• Coverage: Maternity leave assignment.
• Team: Core team of about eight, plus cross‑functional partners.
• Interview process: Two rounds, primarily behavioral, focused on past experience.
• Expectation: Candidates should be familiar with current site and store experience.