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Hybrid Assistant Buyer bei lululemon

lululemon · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid

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Who we arelululemon is an innovative performance apparel company foryoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar intechnical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational productsand experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and beingwell. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores,commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in everycommunity we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to builda healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating anequitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.About this teamReporting to the Buying Manager, the Assistant Buyer isresponsible for the assortment, execution and depth of the buy of theirspecific product category across all channels. The Assistant Buyer isresponsible for supporting the team with strategic assortment planning,determining locally relevant assortments and being a competitive market expertfor their particular region. This person will lead effective partnerships withPlanning, Allocations, Visual Merchandising, Digital and Retail Operations todeliver “right product, right stores, right time”. The Assistant Buyer role isthe stepping stone to Buyer through experience and time in roleCore responsibilities Working with the Buyer - you lead the in-season managementof your product category, through sales analysis, flow management, producteducation, chase, cancellations, markdowns and exitYou work with the Buyer to formulate and define localpricing strategiesYou act as the primary point of contact for product feedbackfrom your region’s product categoryYou support the quarterly product reviews (“meltdown”) foryour product category, delivering on timely, measurable, and actionablefeedbackYou proactively gather, analyse and drive insight from localmarket knowledge and competitive landscape across all channelsUsing the preliminary Global Assortment to support buyer,create a compelling, locally relevant product assortment for the region’s storeclustersYou are a “market expert” in your product category andregion for all channels and can effectively communicate key data points withbuyer, including merchandising strategies, athletic and fashion trends, pricingand competition that inform the global product strategyYou contribute to the financial success of the region bymeeting and exceeding sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goalsthrough all channels (stores, ecommerce) through the effective partnership withPlanning team.QualificationsMin. 1-2 years’ experience in retail in an assistant buyer,merchant or buying roleBachelor’s degree qualified (Business, commerce preferred)Vertical retail and omni-channel experience highly desirableMastery of retail mathematics and Open to BuyStrong analytical skills, including the ability to interpretmultiple data points across numerous channels and market segmentsProven ability to work with a cross functional teamExcellent sense of style and color trends; athleticallymindedExcellent communication skills - interpersonal, written andverbalEntrepreneurship – an ability to make decisions and takecalculated risksFocus on creating an extraordinary guest experience,organizational and time management skillsStrong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement(goal-oriented)Willingness to travel and work on the retail floorMust haves:Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment andtakes personal responsibility for their life.Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuouslyinnovates to achieve great results.Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the spacefor others to do the same.Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness isbigger than the fear of failure.Fosters connection by putting people first and buildingtrusting relationships.Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, akadoesn’t take themselves too seriously.
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