Director Of Buying - Men's

Fashion Nova

Beverly Hills, CA, United States
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Trend-driven product assortments
Market research and trend forecasting
Cost negotiation and margin optimization
** Fashion Nova is seeking a Director of Buying for its Men's division, responsible for developing and executing buying strategies to meet customer demands and drive profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in apparel buying and product development, particularly within men's fashion, and will lead a team to optimize product assortments and vendor relationships. **

Job Summary

  • Develop and execute buying strategies to curate trend-driven product assortments that align with customer preferences and seasonal trends, while achieving optimal SKU count and balancing newness vs. replenishment inventory.
  • Lead pricing negotiations with suppliers to secure the best cost structures while maintaining product quality, ensuring profitability, and maximizing margins in a highly competitive market.
  • Train, develop, and mentor the buying team to ensure that financial and product goals are met.

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** Fashion Nova is seeking a Director of Buying for its Men's division, responsible for developing and executing buying strategies to meet customer demands and drive profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in apparel buying and product development, particularly within men's fashion, and will lead a team to optimize product assortments and vendor relationships. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • trend-driven product assortments
  • market research and trend forecasting
  • cost negotiation and margin optimization
  • financial management and OTB
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • data-driven decision making

Nice-to-have

  • keen eye for design, trends and color
  • adaptable to constant change
  • results oriented and organized

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of Apparel Buying/Merchandising experience
  • 5 years min of Buying Management experience
  • BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred
  • Experience with product development preferred

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