Position Summary: As a member of our Retail Buying team, the Buyer, HUGO Menswear will be responsible for all buying functions over NCSA (US, CA, MX, BZ) DOS, Shops, & Ecommerce. This includes but is not limited to: Monitoring best/slow sell thru's, selection of goods in market, and overall business parameters. In addition to bringing the vision to life in stores - Product Knowledge & Model Store.
What you can expect:Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following: Buying: - Product & Market Needs with Global Office
- Responsible for Basic Assortment/ Attendance of Basics Meetings
- Feedback to Brand - Post Market Season Overview & Future Season Overview
- Collection Overview Meetings (4 times a year in Germany) & Global Styles Overview Meeting
- Risk Buy for each Season
- Seasonal Assortments (4 times a year) for NCSA - DOS, Ecommerce, & Shops
- Model Store - Pending on what the needs are
In Season Management: - Monitor Style Performance, searching for opportunities, seasonal & basic styles
- Receipt Reconciliation, Cancellations, Prioritizing Styles for timely delivery
- Product Knowledge to Stores - Reporting & In Store
- eCommerce, site management, ad hoc requests, demand for product
- Store visits, comp shopping, DOS, Shops
Market: - Hindsight focusing on Product Trends, Best Worst Sellers
- Sample Management in Market (working w/ Production)
- Selection of Product in Market
- Style ranks at market (High, Med, Low)
- Manage Assortment Sheets - Price List, Style Entry, Ranking (Sizing depending on Country)
- Senior Leadership Walk Thru (CEO & SVPs)
- Contract Creation
- Digital Assortment Sheets
- Market Feedback to Brand Team
Report & Analysis: - Style Selling Reports
- Capsule Selling reports
- Ad Hoc Reporting through HB Systems - BIS
- Buybooks
- Markdown Lists
System Technology: - Utilizes standard reporting through web-based merchandise systems SAP Retail | BIS Reporting.
- Utilizes SAP | AFS for merchandise inquiry management and communication.
- Utilizes Microsoft PowerPoint for Product Knowledge Presentations.
- Extremely Excel Heavy, expert user
- Various Hugo Boss in house system
Your profile:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent - 3-5 of buying experience (Menswear Experience Required)
- Know Your business, Own Your business; Find ways to drive it forward
- Own your personal development, find ways to drive it forward
- Observe the details - check for mistakes, understand reports, cross check data
- Follow up on communication - to stores, to all relevant internal departments, with manager
- For every problem - Think about the problem, why it could be happening, bring a possible solution to the table, action
- Provide Great Customer Service - To internal Departments & all functions in stores
- Be a team player
- Strong numerical skills
- Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks effectively
- Excellent analytical and strategic skills
- Adapts to shifting circumstances in a business environment
- Effective problem solver
- Fashion Product & Trend Awareness
- Highly proficient with MS Office, specifically Excel and AO
Your benefits:HUGO BOSS offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: - 21 Paid Days Off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off
- Paid Parental Leave for FT employees
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option
- 401(K) with company match
- SHIP (Share Investment Program)
- Offers eligible employees the opportunity to become a co-owner and acquire shares in HUGO BOSS AG at special SHIP conditions.
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Generous Employee Discount Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness
- Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance
The expected base pay range for this position is from $80,000 - $85,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the pay range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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Do you feel it's time for a new challenge at HUGO BOSS? If so, we look forward telling you all about this job opportunity in a personal conversation. <
