Assistant/Associate Buyer Job at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (Shanghai)

Job Description

This job is located at our APAC Home Office in Shanghai, China. Within a single gender, act as owner for a full merchandise brand/gender/key focus departments within brand/gender for Hollister Co. Lead merchandise buys and distortions for relevant department, leveraging APAC customer preferences and advancing regional business strategy while preserving brand identity and priorities.

Job Responsibility

Within a single gender, act as owner for a full merchandise brand/gender/key focus departments within brand/gender for Hollister Co.
Lead merchandise buys and distortions for relevant department, leveraging APAC customer preferences and advancing regional business strategy while preserving brand identity and priorities
Be the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for the region
Leverage financial and strategic capabilities to influence promotions, pricing, product placement, etc. as well as product development and assortments
Intimately understand customers’ preferences and interests by observing shopping patterns, regularly shopping competitors, and monitoring media platforms
Execute against key milestones / seasonal processes: Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the department level to inform future strategy and identify line list needs for design
Present weekly selling / business updates as part of a regular Monday review process, evaluating performance, proposing tactical improvements, and consolidating results into a summary to be shared with the Home Office
Participate in central assortment reviews on a seasonal basis, contributing ideas, identifying top items, and preparing for seasonal buys
Participate in monthly Chase / Buy / Cut reviews to provide a regional perspective on key products and fine-tune assortments
Participate in monthly MPC meetings, working with team to identify upsides and risks to the plan
Connect remotely and in-person with Home Office Visual Merchandising teams to coordinate floorsets

Requirements

Bachelor’s or undergraduate University degree equivalent
2 years of Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparel
Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
Passion for the merchant role, fashion retail, customer research, and the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. brands
Desire to take ownership for a portion of a global multi-billion-dollar business
An acute eye for product and trend
A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business
Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department
A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand

What we offer

equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off
education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities

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