Assistant Buyer - International

Description

Your Role

The Assistant Buyer is a US-based, hybrid role that supports the volume and growth expectations of the Victoria’s Secret UK/Ireland omnichannel business. Through end-to-end management of assortment and buying systems and the execution of a market specific digital strategy, this role works with both US and international partners to deliver the global brand with a UK customer focus.

A successful Assistant Buyer is an organized, curious, self-starter that can prioritize competing deliverables and manage multiple seasons and categories simultaneously. The Assistant Buyer is great role to learn and participate in building and executing an assortment from beginning to end – from selecting and ranking choices, to influencing go-to-market strategy in both stores and ecommerce. Someone in this role will have exposure to multiple areas of the business, such as merchandise planning, merchandising, digital, production, and supply chain.

Why You Belong Here

At Victoria’s Secret, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.

Your Impact

• Supports merchandising team by being the subject matter expert in areas including, but not limited to: system utilization, data entry, and SKU/order management
• Manages assortment data in the assortment tool, tracks changes and maintains accuracy throughout milestones to ensure deliverables are met
• Drives accuracy of product delivery through excellent executions, timely, cross-functional communication, and management of documentation
• Assists with design and production coordination
• Builds relationships with international and digital counterparts to facilitate exchange of information, best practices, and assortment strategy updates
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners to ensure raw material commitments are provided
• Prepares and passes final orders
• Builds digital trading strategy with cross-functional partners - including product page structure, naming, and outfit/match back selection
• Potential for additional growth opportunities into other responsibilities and areas of interest (patterning, testing, assortment analysis, visual merchandising)
• On-site attendance (Columbus, OH) will occasionally be required for cross-functional and product meetings
  
  

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Minimum Salary: $63,500.00

Maximum Salary: $77,175.00

VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Retail store experience preferred
• Experience in multi-category management, MP&A, or buying preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to adjust for a global audience
• Observant - with particular attention to numbers and product details
• Curious & resourceful - strategic thinker and problem solver
• Passion for delivering results while maintaining flexibility
• Proficiency in Excel required; will also work in PowerPoint, Google Sheets, Google Slides
• Ability to prioritize and work independently
• Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze and understand quantitative data
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  
  

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.