Career Opportunity
Associate Buyer
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Company Description
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Support the Buying & Planning Team with operations to establish the optimum commercial assortment, whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Individual accountabilities
· Track deliveries and run seasonal trade reports
· Assort, price and plan seasonal assortments with a strategic mindset
· Enter projections and maintain the line in the Buying system
· Track business performance weekly (Sales, GM,…) and highlight seasonal reactions
· Benchmark decisions against competition & broader market landscape
· Support with preparation & presentation within the investment review
Shared accountabilities
· Define seasonal assortment needs upfront & share with Global Merchandising teams
· Contribute to brand elevation both on qualitative and quantitative point of view
· Participate/initiate business development projects
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
o Proficient in excel and outlook
o Full strategic cycle as an Assistant Buyer or similar role
o Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values
o Excitement about teamwork and straight talk
