Director Of Buying - Women's

Fashion Nova

Beverly Hills, CA, United States
On-site
Trend-driven product assortments
Fashion trend forecasting
Cost negotiation and margin optimization
Fashion Nova is seeking a Director of Buying for its Women's division, focusing on developing strategies for trend-driven product assortments while managing a team of buyers. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in apparel buying and merchandising, particularly in an eCommerce environment, with a strong focus on women's fashion

Job Summary

  • Develop and execute buying strategies to curate trend-driven product assortments that align with customer preferences and seasonal trends.
  • Lead pricing negotiations with suppliers to secure the best cost structures while maintaining product quality, ensuring profitability, and maximizing margins.
  • Partner with production, replenishment, planning, and creative teams to ensure timely deliveries, fast replenishment of high-demand styles, and successful promotions.

Matching Summary

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Fashion Nova is seeking a Director of Buying for its Women's division, focusing on developing strategies for trend-driven product assortments while managing a team of buyers. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in apparel buying and merchandising, particularly in an eCommerce environment, with a strong focus on women's fashion.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • trend-driven product assortments
  • fashion trend forecasting
  • cost negotiation and margin optimization
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • data-driven decision making

Nice-to-have

  • innovative social commerce model
  • social media-first marketing strategy
  • keen eye for design, trends and color

Key Requirements

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

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