Expansion Director
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Job Description
Job Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a merchandise assortment plan for assigned categories to meet or exceed financial targets.
• Engage in open-to-buy (OTB) meetings with the Planning team to meet sales, profitability, and inventory turnover goals.
• Continuously analyze market trends across social media platforms and competitor landscapes to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Craft assortment strategies that balance SKU range, depth versus breadth, product newness, and pricing/margin objectives.
• Assess in-season and post-season sales to determine product performance, informing adjustments in strategy and future assortments.
• Forge and nurture strong vendor relationships, seeking new partnerships that bolster SHEIN's product offerings.
• Select initial garment specifications, including colors, trims, and fabrics, to ensure style and quality standards.
• Monitor weekly sales to identify potential reorder opportunities and recommend markdown strategies for underperforming
Job Requirements
• 10-20 years of experience in Buying, preferably within an e-commerce fashion and sports category.
• A track record of successful vendor negotiations, emphasizing product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace for effective data analysis and presentation.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Production, Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Strong prioritization, project management, organizational skills, and keen attention to detail.
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.