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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.
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12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT - MATERNITY COVER
Seeking a highly commercial and detail‑oriented Buyer for a fixed‑term contract. This role is responsible for selecting & managing product assortments that drive sales, optimise profitability, and support ongoing brand growth.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of customer needs, market trends, regional nuances, and broader business strategy.
The role will work in close partnership with Planning, Merchandising, and key cross‑functional teams to deliver a compelling, data‑driven, and financially sound product offering.
Grundlegende Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten:
Product Strategy & Assortment Selection
- Execute strategies that tie back to building & curating seasonal product assortment with informed decision‑making.
- Ensure the assortment reflects regional opportunities and customer needs.
- Balancing logic & magic between product & financials.
Trading & In‑Season Management
- Monitor weekly sales performance, identify risks and opportunities, and take action to optimise results.
- Partner with Planning to manage OTB, inventory levels, and product flow.
- Drive in‑season actions to maximise sell thru & sales
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Planning, Merchandising, Creative, Store teams, and Marketing to ensure commercial alignment and product storytelling.
- Communicate assortment decisions, delivery updates, and trading insights across teams and stakeholders.
Erfahrung, Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse:
Skills & Experience
- Strong excel, word, & power point skills required.
- Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus.
- Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion value.
- Excitement about teamwork and straight talk
- Previous experience in buying and/or merchandising—preferably within fashion sector.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Commercially minded with a strong sense of product and customer insight.
- Market & trend awareness
