Buyer, Handbags

at  Aldo Group

STEP UP EXPERIENCE

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Summer Fridays (because Summer is for fun)
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Subsidized cafeteria & daycare
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and telecommuting
• Sick days
• Attractive total compensation!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US? HERE ARE SOME FUN FACTS.

Present in more than 100 countries, the ALDO Group has established itself with strong brands:
ALDO/ALDO Accessories, Call it Spring and Globo. Guided every day by its purpose “A journey to create a world of love, trust and belonging”, the organization is simply unique. What makes our culture so one of a kind is our people’s passion for innovation, excellence, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and diversity, as well as their empathy and friendliness. In addition, our associates all have an insatiable curiosity!

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business or related Degree
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong computer skills, with excellent knowledge of Excel
• Passionate with solid knowledge of fashion trends
• Good time management, prioritisation, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical & multitasking skills
• Skilled problem solver with the ability to adapt to frequently changing needs of the business
• Solid financial and budgetary comprehension

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EXPERIENCE

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Reporting directly to the senior manager, the buyer supports and collaborates with the senior buyer to manage the handbag business for the CIS AGI division. The buyer is responsible for all pre and post collection building aspects, analysis of product performance and in season management. The ideal candidate is energetic, driven, and a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and loves product.

• Monitor, analyze and report on product performance (weekly sales, weekly best sellers)
• Perform in-season management (analytics & recommendations for repeats, mkds, etc)
• Perform pre-season planning: build & balance conceptual assortment plans (based on targets, performance analytics & trends)
• Build & purchase a balanced collection (styles, breadth and depth) based on the needs of the region(s)
• Monitor competition on an ongoing basis
• Work with Product development team to clearly communicate business needs and ensure a strong product offering
• Attend product filtering sessions to ensure region(s)’ product needs are met
• Perform cross-function collaboration activities to ensure Go-to-Market calendar activities are delivered
• Develop strong business partnership with territory franchisee accounts aiming for sustainable win-win results
• Attend regular calls with Franchise partner to gain insights and action concerns
• Prepare Market Week activities to ensure that International Division sales forecasts are met for the season
• Perform cross-function collaboration activities with distribution, planning, VM.
• Achieve target budgets, margins and sell throughs pre-determined by Planning.