Buyer - Womens

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

Position Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for the Boss Women’s & Hugo Women’s Apparel/ BW & HW Shoes & Accessories department for NCSA, developing assortments that meet the needs of the customer in DOS stores, shops, & Ecom. This includes aiding in driving direction and performance in several merchandise categories while working with cross functional partners to identify challenges and maximize business opportunities.

What you can expect:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

· Develops product assortments that support consumer demand in DOS stores and shops.

· Prepares detailed by style weekly and seasonal selling reports for all categories within their departments.

· Has direct communication with stores and shops regarding product needs, special orders and stock inquiries.

· Supports with market appointment preparation by providing merchandise trend, sales and performance analysis that is

relevant both globally, regionally and by country for most effective decision making.

· Enter all seasonal collection buys with accuracy and attention to detail.

· Informs on current selling trends, consumer buying patterns and helps predict future trends for consumer reaction.

· Create, prepare, communicate and present product knowledge for 4 seasonal collections. Partner with Buyers,

Creative & Brand, and Store Training departments to ensure selling features of product are highlighted for the retail

store teams.

· Analyze full price seasonal performance and based on results, recommend markdown percentage to Planner(s).

· Analyze full price seasonal performance and based on results, recommend key information to Allocator(s).

· Partner with various resources to conduct daily responsibilities i.e. AG, Planning, Allocation, Wholesale, Regional and

Store Management, Distribution.

· System Technology:

· Utilizes standard reporting through web based merchandise systems SAP Retail | BIS Reporting, AO

· Utilizes SAP | AFS for merchandise inquiry management and communication.

· Utilizes Microsoft PowerPoint for Product Knowledge Presentations

Your profile:

Qualifications:

· 4 to 7 years retail experience.

· Bachelors Degree in Business | Merchandising 

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office & PC operation

· Adapts to shifting circumstances In business environment

· Excellent oral and written communication

· Fashion Product & Trend Awareness

· Build cross functional partnerships

· Self-motivated with a positive “can-do” attitude

· Travel may be required domestically & internationally

· Market periods may entail weekend hours

Your benefits:

HUGO BOSS offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 21 Paid Days Off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off


• Paid Parental Leave for FT employees


• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option


• 401(K) with company match


• SHIP (Share Investment Program) 


• Offers eligible employees the opportunity to become a co-owner and acquire shares in HUGO BOSS AG at special SHIP conditions.


• Flex Spending Account (FSA)


• Generous Employee Discount Program


• Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness


• Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance

The expected base pay range for this position is from $70,000 - $80,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the pay range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

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