Buyer

**Job Title**: Buyer

**Department**:
Looking to unbox your full potential? Find Your Fit with the ALDO GROUP.

**WE'RE ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE A WORLD OF LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING**

The ALDO Group has been on this journey for over 50 years. We believe that our passionate associates are at the heart of our success, and that with them we will lead into our future with kindness.

**Find Your Fit**
- 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
- Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
- Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
- Gourmet Cafeteria & Coffee shop
- Subsidized public transportation and free parking
- On-campus gym with access to a trainer
- Flex schedules and telecommuting
- Attractive total compensation

**YOUR ROLE**

Reporting to the Director - North America Buying, the Buyer is responsible for selecting, planning, and purchasing Handbags collections that aligns with the brand’s vision, target
customer, and commercial goals.

This role involves analyzing sales data, providing high quality
weekly performance reports, managing Open-to-Buys and ensuring the right product mix, at the right price and time, to drive sales and profitability.

**DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?**

**Key Responsibilities**

Business & Financial Management
- Operate as a business manager, overseeing the planning budget (Open-to-Buy).
- Is involved in pre-season planning, including assortment planning, blends, and OTB.
- Achieve target budgets and margins through strategic buying and inventory management.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on product performance using weekly sales reports and

monthly business unit meetings.
- Achieve sell-through targets through proactive inventory management.

Assortment Planning & Buying
- Build and purchase a balanced collection across styles, breadth, and depth, tailored to the

needs of the region.
- Attend product filtering sessions to ensure regional product needs are met.
- Monitor market and competitor activity to identify assortment opportunities.

Product Development & Collaboration
- Work closely with the Product Development team to communicate business needs and

support a strong product offering.
- Participate in regional sales strategies to align buying with broader business goals.
- Perform cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with the Go-to-Market calendar.

In-Season Management
- Manage in-season activities including repeats, markdowns, and rebalancing as needed.

Visual Merchandising & Brand Alignment
- Actively contribute to regional Visual Merchandising strategies to ensure alignment with

assortment and brand positioning.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business or related Degree
- 3-5 years minimum buying experience in fashion retail
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (Excellent time management

skills)
- Ability to prioritize effective and meet tight deadlines (Excellen organizational skills)
- Solid financial and budgetary comprehension
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Cultivate fashion industry knowledge
- Strong analytical skills

Don't wait any longer: Find Your Fit with us. We want to meet you

**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:
**Key Responsibilities**

Business & Financial Management
- Operate as a business manager, overseeing the planning budget (Open-to-Buy).
- Is involved in pre-season planning, including assortment planning, blends, and OTB.
- Achieve target budgets and margins through strategic buying and inventory management.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on product performance using weekly sales reports and

monthly business unit meetings.
- Achieve sell-through targets through proactive inventory management.

Assortment Planning & Buying
- Build and purchase a balanced collection across styles, breadth, and depth, tailored to the

needs of the region.
- Attend product filtering sessions to ensure regional product needs are met.
- Monitor market and competitor activity to identify assortment opportunities.

Product Development & Collaboration
- Work closely with the Product Development team to communicate business needs and

support a strong product offering.
- Participate in regional sales strategies to align buying with broader business goals.
- Perform cros