Director Of Buying

Perryellisinternational

Miami, United States
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive health...
On-site
7+ years buying experience in retail
Expert-level microsoft excel mastery
Open-to-buy (otb) management skills
Perry Ellis International is seeking a Director of Buying to oversee the product assortment lifecycle across retail and e-commerce platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in merchandise buying and leadership, with a strong focus on strategic planning and team management

Job Summary

  • The Director of Buying serves as a strategic leader and working manager responsible for the total lifecycle of the product assortment from high-level strategy to hands-on execution.
  • This role requires deep knowledge of the target consumer and the ability to lead competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities within the apparel landscape.
  • Candidates will benefit from comprehensive health plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, and exclusive associate clothing discounts.

Matching Summary

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Perry Ellis International is seeking a Director of Buying to oversee the product assortment lifecycle across retail and e-commerce platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in merchandise buying and leadership, with a strong focus on strategic planning and team management.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive Health, 401(k) match, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Associate Discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years buying experience in retail
  • Expert-level Microsoft Excel mastery
  • Open-to-Buy (OTB) management skills
  • Margin planning and inventory turn goals
  • Hands-on working manager capability

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with brick-and-mortar and e-commerce
  • Strong competitive analysis capabilities
  • Ability to pivot between strategy and data entry
  • Excellent communication for C-suite presentations
  • Proactive problem-solving attitude

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Fashion Merchandising
  • 7+ years of proven buying experience
  • Leadership experience in retail or wholesale environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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