FASHION RETAIL BUYER
Guess
- Bioggio, Tessin
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
- Leading and managing inclusively
- Providing training to drive increased understanding and sensitivity
- Creating a work environment that fosters growth and opportunities for all associates
- Keep updated on the market knowledge of GUESS brand and its competitors
- Immerse yourself in Fashion knowledge at the designer level
- Selection of product assortment for the Retail Stores
- Buying Speed market items to keep on top of trends
- Ensure optimal choice for the customer in each store cluster based on lessons learned and predicted trends
- Ensure that the offer is balanced across lines, by style, color, fabric, etc. for optimal “outfit building” to aid product presentation in store as well as increase UPT (unit per transaction) potential
- Determine ranking of all styles, predicted best sellers, NOS (never out of stock), and fashion “must haves” for correct quantification of the buy
- Regular review of SKU sales performance to propose commitment adjustments, rebuys, and cancellations. Regular monitoring of intake of stock. Weekly update communication to the team
- Trial new concepts regularly to improve the Brand
- Work in line with the department's critical paths and sign-offs
- Professional and clear communication with all cross functions including Merchants and Visual to ensure input to the buy
- Monthly allocation meeting to give insight into the direction of the following assortment and to improve alternatives when product is no longer available
- Feedback on sales trends in Retail (best & worst sellers) to Merchandising teams
- Buy back into opportunities and manage risk
- Approval of markdowns for sale periods
- 3/5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with an understanding of the US market
- Highly trend-focused solid background and understanding of the product
- Highly motivated, able to work independently, very flexible when priorities change, problem-solving abilities, organized, detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Fashionable and Creative
- Analytical and Inquisitive
- Language skills: very good knowledge of English. Any other European language will be considered a plus
- Good knowledge of computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint are mandatory
- An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
- Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (hybrid work model) and Time flexibility
- Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community
- Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!
- Training & Development platform and paths
- Discount on our products both online and in stores