Ref #:

W166716

Department:

Merchandising & Planning

City:

Nutley

State/Province:

New Jersey

Location:

United States

Workspace Description

Ralph Lauren maintains a balanced approach to work arrangements, emphasizing both flexibility through hybrid options and the importance of in-person collaboration.

North America corporate employees (excluding remote and regional roles) work from the office 2-3 days weekly. Some roles require a more frequent office presence.

This policy aims to foster learning, strengthen company culture, and promote effective collaboration through face-to-face interactions.

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $20.6 - $32.75 per hour; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Pay Range Max

32.75

Pay Range Min

20.6

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

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

The Buying Assistant, Lauren PRO will support the sales and profitability of the DTC – North America product line by contributing to the Buyer’s strategy and assortment development. This role provides valuable insights through sales analysis, market trends, and customer expectations. It also ensures smooth execution by managing operational functions throughout the product lifecycle and buy process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Buy Process

Actively participate in all buying and business-related meetings.
Shop the parent line and competitive marketplace to identify trends and product opportunities; share findings with the team.
Conduct style and color analyses; present insights to the Buyer.
Support assortment recommendations based on business knowledge and performance.
Prepare and maintain assortment planning tools, including paginations and boards.
Manage and maintain purchase orders; resolve issues related to pricing, vendor production, and store feedback.
Ensure accuracy of style information submitted to production and merchandising teams.
Present product performance insights during monthly hindsight meetings.
Define items in the system by brand, season, and delivery requirements.
Maintain the on-order tracking report; validate data and ensure accuracy.
Lead weekly on-order meetings; provide recaps and status updates to the team.
Enter weekly price changes in the system, including promotions and markdowns.
Prepare re-ticketing and price change task forms for Field and Distribution Center teams.

Reporting

Create, maintain, and validate weekly business review reports.
Review and manage season coding for accuracy and consistency.
Oversee all aspects of selling reports, ensuring timely updates and distribution.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Skills & Behaviors

Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and organizational skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communication
Proactive, assertive, and solution-oriented when facing challenges
Solid understanding of customer behavior, market dynamics, and product trends
Foundational knowledge of the product lifecycle
Analytical mindset with the ability to perform current and historical business analysis at the style/color level
Demonstrates leadership potential and a collaborative spirit

Systems & Tools

GFE+
Island Pacific
MSL+
MicroStrategy / DSS
Retail Math
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Relate

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.

Ralph Lauren

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Buying Assistant, Lauren PRO

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