Direct- -Buyer-Hybrid-Los Angeles

Overview

This opportunity is with a well-known contemporary fashion brand recognized for its trend-forward assortments, strong digital presence, and fast-paced, customer-driven approach to product.

The Buyer, New & Replenishment owns the strategy and execution of both newness and replenishment across multiple classes. This role delivers a balanced, trend-right, customer-focused assortment that consistently meets sales, margin, inventory, and in-stock goals. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams and vendors, this role drives volume through timely reorders, chase decisions, and disciplined inventory management.

• Own end-to-end assortment strategy, including line plans, assortment architecture, and product roadmaps
• Curate trend-relevant, premium-yet-accessible assortments aligned with the brand’s customer

• Analyze sales, inventory, and demand to forecast needs and drive reorder and chase decisions
• Develop and execute seasonal receipt plans to support revenue, margin, and inventory turn targets
• Actively manage inventory health through reorders, markdown strategies, and risk mitigation

• Partner closely with Planning to manage Open-to-Buy (OTB), track KPIs, and align to financial goals
• Track best- and worst-performing styles, colors, and fabrics to inform future assortments
• Build strong partnerships with Development, Merchandising, Production, Planning, and Marketing
• Establish and manage vendor relationships, including sourcing, sample reviews, and negotiation of cost, quality, and delivery

• 4+ years of retail buying experience
• Experience buying women’s apparel and/or accessories
• Proven success driving sales, margin, and inventory KPIs
• Strong analytical and retail math skills with advanced Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS)
• Confident decision-maker with strong vendor negotiation skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment