Buying Manager

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountability for your are/allocated category - from product development to delivery
• Work with merchandising to lead dept strategy in line with seasonal SWOT analysis & lessons learnt
• Building plan for options/spends at cat level in line with dept forecasts
• Directing product development to ensure in line with trends & is on brand
• Understand the target audience thoroughly and consistently curate products that align with our customer base
• Set and achieve monthly goals for the creation of new styles, demonstrating a proactive approach to product development
• Make informed decisions regarding product or fabric adjustments to ensure styles meet quality standards and resonate with our customer base
• Conduct comprehensive research to stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in fabrics, incorporating this knowledge into purchasing decisions
• Review and approve samples produced by the production team, maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency
• Provide leadership and guidance to the buying team, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with company objectives
• Facilitate weekly sales meetings with the team to discuss performance, share insights, and strategize for future success

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, or related field preferred
• Must have at least 5-10 years of fast fashion vendor buying experience
• Proven experience in apparel buying, with a focus on understanding customer preferences and market trends
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and make informed buying decisions

About Us

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN remains committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.