VP of Buying

Vernon, CA, United States

ABOUT US

Fashion Nova is an inclusive fashion-forward and trend-driven apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates all dimensions of confidence. We use our platform to spread positivity with brands for women, men, curve, luxe, sport, swim, beauty, and kids. We are obsessed with creating the best experience available for our customers and employees.

Fashion Nova was built on the backbone of individuality and inclusiveness. Our brands are worn and celebrated worldwide by customers, celebrities, and influencers because of our uniquely creative and talented employees.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Vice President of Buying will set the overall strategy and merchandise direction for the category. You will develop the buying and selling strategies that will maximize the Company’s performance and profitability. You will determine the product lines and merchandise to be sold in the category online and in-stores.

Working with multiple departments across the organization, you will influence product marketing strategies, create market penetration strategies for the overall category, and manage the overall relationship with the Company’s network of vendors. Your role is essential to ensuring our customers have a premium selection of apparel across our Denim category.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to keep pace in a highly fluid, ever-changing, collaborative workplace. You must also have excellent communication skills in order to engage the attention of our experienced leadership team and influence|respond to complexities with a high level of technical acumen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Build seasonal assortments covering all channel needs

Develop seasonal merchandising initiatives and strategies to drive growth and brand positioning

Manage all key milestones for Denim, from adoption meetings to assortment plan and line finalization

Provide market and trend research to Leadership product trends and opportunities

Manage and execute key metrics including: Act as product|market expert on competition and industry trends; works closely with cross-functional teams to translate knowledge into innovative, relevant business opportunities:

Margin

Delivery

Assortment plan

SKU plan

Fabric

Oversee assortment SKU plans and final product selection for the division, ensuring costing goals are met while maximizing brand positioning

Work closely with eCommerce and Creative teams to strategize initiatives and marketing campaigns

Ensure the department is organized and staffed to meet the objectives of the division

Manage career paths, development and succession plans of the team

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Fifteen plus years of experience across Buying/Merchandising

Seven plus years of experience overseeing both the creative and financial aspects of merchandising

Five plus years of experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams

Experience in product development, trend forecasting, and have a deep knowledge of product design, fabrics, and colors

Strong background concept research

Knowledgeable about fabrics: drape, appropriate use, quality

Strong understanding of garment construction

Must have experience with fittings

Experience working with domestic and overseas factories|suppliers is beneficial

Appetite for design influences

Strong eye for both elevated design and ability to judge overall assortment balance

Demonstrate strong ownership of one’s own categories

Commercial acumen and desire to read and understand sales reports

Customer-focused and data driven

Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels

Ability to work under pressure and with strong personalities

Awareness of the financial performance of the business and be motivated to grow it

Good teamwork and interpersonal skills

Be customer focused and interested in reacting and chasing to what is selling well

BFA|BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience

English, additional language(s) an advantage

Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite

BENEFITS

Formalized career paths

Flat management platform

Manager Training Academy

Creative Development Internship Program

Fashion Nova Cares Program

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical,Dental and Vision Coverage

401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility

Stocked kitchens with gratis snacks and drinks

Weekly catered lunches

Summer Fridays at Headquarters

Team bonding events and programs

Employee discounts

Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations.We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.

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