Assistant Buyer- International

DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Buyer is a US-based, hybrid role that supports the volume and growth expectations of the Victoria’s Secret UK/Ireland omnichannel business. Through end-to-end management of assortment and buying systems and the execution of a market specific digital strategy, this role works with both US and international partners to deliver the global brand with a UK customer focus. A successful Assistant Buyer is an organized, curious, self-starter that can prioritize competing deliverables and manage multiple seasons and categories simultaneously. The Assistant Buyer is great role to learn and participate in building and executing an assortment from beginning to end – from selecting and ranking choices, to influencing go-to-market strategy in both stores and ecommerce. Someone in this role will have exposure to multiple areas of the business, such as merchandise planning, merchandising, digital, production, and supply chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports merchandising team by being the subject matter expert in areas including, but not limited to: system utilization, data entry, and SKU/order management

• Manages assortment data in the assortment tool, tracks changes and maintains accuracy throughout milestones to ensure deliverables are met

• Drives accuracy of product delivery through excellent executions, timely, cross-functional communication, and management of documentation

• Assists with design and production coordination

• Builds relationships with international and digital counterparts to facilitate exchange of information, best practices, and assortment strategy updates

• Collaborates with cross-functional partners to ensure raw material commitments are provided

• Prepares and passes final orders

• Builds digital trading strategy with cross-functional partners - including product page structure, naming, and outfit/match back selection

• Potential for additional growth opportunities into other responsibilities and areas of interest (patterning, testing, assortment analysis, visual merchandising)

• On-site attendance (Columbus, OH) will occasionally be required for cross-functional and product meetings

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