Buying Manager

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Job Description
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 underperforming5-8 years of experience in Buying, preferably within an e-commerce fashion and beauty environment.• 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.
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