Buying and Product Development Leader

6 days ago

Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Fashion Nova Full time

About the Role

Fashion Nova is seeking a passionate Category Director who has hands-on experience in Buying and Product Development. The Category Director will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that provide the Buying Merchandise direction for their assigned division. The Director will focus on the overall direction, market penetration, assortment, and vendor mix to meet the demands of our customer base for their division. They will also oversee a team of buyers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a merchandise assortment that supports the financial, merchandising, and marketing objectives.
  • Determine daily and weekly which inventory items should be replenished based on order history.
  • Research new products to add to the total assortment.
  • Research the market for inspiration on new products, pricing, strategies, and planning.
  • Seek out new influencers and shop various vendors for inspiration to stay current on market trends.
  • Lead weekly open-to-buy meetings with planning and buying teams to ensure the department achieves financial targets for turn and sell-through.
  • Train, develop, and mentor the buying team to ensure that financial and product goals are met.
  • Develop and maintain a profitable and productive partnership with vendors.
  • Contribute to the success of making the Fashion Nova brand number #1.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
  • Must have 15+ years of Apparel Buying/Merchandising experience in Lingerie, with 5 years minimum of Buying Management experience.
  • Experience with product development is preferred.
  • Must be able to adapt to constant change and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be results-oriented and have excellent organizational skills.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must possess a keen eye for design, trends, and color.

Benefits

  • Employee Discount
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 401k Match
  • Kitchen stocked with snacks and drinks
  • Weekly catered food, fun events, raffles, and free FN swag
  • Summer Fridays at HQ
  • Company-sponsored parties
  • Team bonding events and programs to strengthen relationships with coworkers

Fashion Nova, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.

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