Buyer Outlets; d​/f​/m

Buyer Outlets (d/f/m)

In this key role, you will take on a central function in the strategic and operational management and further development of our outlet business. As a sparring partner for Buying and Planning, you will contribute to sustainably improving the commercial performance of the off-price channel. Your focus will be on managing assortment, merchandise flow and inventory along the product lifecycle – with the aim of ensuring productivity, profitability and a clear, brand-appropriate positioning of the outlet assortment.

• Further develop a differentiated outlet assortment strategy with clear separation from the full-price business, taking price architecture into account
• Derive and implement concrete measures to increase sales, margin and inventory productivity
• Analyse sales, sell-through and inventory KPIs and derive clear recommendations for action
• Work closely with Buying, Planning and Sourcing on delivery status, availability and delivery timelines
• Build and further develop outlet-specific assortment structures as well as a stable core assortment
• Ensure the commercial relevance of the assortment with regard to value for money, fit and demand orientation
• Ensure high data quality and further develop reporting and steering tools, decision-making bases and routines

• Several years of relevant professional experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning or merchandise management, ideally with a focus on outlet, off-price or value retail
• Proven experience in managing complex merchandise flows and larger inventory volumes
• Strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate data into concrete business decisions
• Sound knowledge of MS Excel; experience with SAP and planning tools is an advantage
• Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration
• High level of ownership, assertiveness and entrepreneurial thinking
• Very good understanding of products, market mechanisms and consumer behaviour in a fashion environment
• Experience in brick-and-mortar retail, particularly in an outlet environment, is an advantage

• Kidsroom:
  We want our employees to get the best possible support at all stages of their lives, which is why a parent-child office is available to provide optimal care for their children in the event of childcare emergencies.
• Events:
  We use events to celebrate successes together with employees from all departments.
• Parking lots:
  All employees have the possibility to use a free parking lot directly at the headquarters.
• Clean eating / employee restaurant:
  In our employee restaurant HOME, we focus on Clean Eating and offer a diverse range of fresh and healthy dishes every day.
• Employee discounts:
  In our stores and outlets, all employees receive discounts on the high-quality products of our brands.
• Good connection to public transport:
  Due to the central location there is a very good connection to public transport.
• Fitness:
  Sports courses under the guidance of professional trainers, such as yoga, circuit training or cardio tennis, are among the many sports we offer. There is also a fitness room with strength and endurance equipment.
• Comprehensive onboarding:
  Through various onboarding measures, such as our HFG College, an induction plan and mentoring program, we ensure the optimal integration of our new employees.
• Working from home:
  Up to two days per week, our employees have the opportunity to work from home.
• Dogs:
  If the supervisor as well as the colleagues agree, our employees are allowed to bring their dog to the workplace.
• Trainings:
  Job-specific as well as general training and courses can be used by employees for optimal further development.
• Thirteenth salary:
  In addition to the monthly salary, you will receive a thirteenth salary.
• Relocation / Company apartment:
  We support new employees in finding suitable housing as part of the onboarding process.
• Heidi:
  With our company-owned sports boat "Heidi", our employees can go wakeboarding or water skiing on Lake Constance together with their colleagues.
• Family and Profession:
  In 2017, the HOLY FASHION GROUP was the first Swiss fashion company to be awarded the rating "Family&Profession".
• Top employer:
  In the TW employer survey, we were ranked among the TOP 10 employers in the fashion industry.