Retail Buyer

**Why join us?**

At GUESS?, Inc., a commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value, and fundamental to the way we do business.

We appreciate and understand the importance of creating an environment in which all of our employees feel valued, included and empowered, and we strive to ensure that our workforce is reflective of the communities in which we live and work.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross section of perspectives throughout the organization, and we believe these unique experiences and viewpoints are critical to the long-term success of our company.

While we are proud of our position in this area, our diversity and inclusion efforts will continue to focus on:

- Leading and managing inclusively
- Providing training to drive increased understanding and sensitivity
- Creating a work environment that fosters growth and opportunities for all associates

**Position**:
The Retail Buyer is responsible for all the Buying activities of the assigned Guess Line.

The role is responsible for the buy balance and meeting the intake margin target.

They will also be responsible for the development of product assortments by using market trend analysis information. He/she will monitor and manage sales and margins.

**What you will be doing**
- Product_
- Keep updated on the market knowledge of GUESS brand and its competitors
- Immerse yourself in Fashion knowledge at the designer level
- Selection of product assortment for the Retail Stores
- Buying Speed market items to keep on top of trends
- Range building_
- Ensure optimal choice for the customer in each store cluster based on lessons learned and predicted trends
- Ensure that the offer is balanced across lines, by style, color, fabric, etc. for optimal “outfit building” to aid product presentation in store as well as increase UPT (unit per transaction) potential
- Determine ranking of all styles, predicted best sellers, NOS (never out of stock), and fashion “must haves” for correct quantification of the buy
- Regular review of SKU sales performance to propose commitment adjustments, rebuys, and cancellations. Regular monitoring of intake of stock. Weekly update communication to the team
- Trial new concepts regularly to improve the Brand
- Supply management_
- Work in line with the department's critical paths and sign-offs
- Professional and clear communication with all cross functions including Merchants and Visual to ensure input to the buy

Trading
- Monthly allocation meeting to give insight into the direction of the following assortment and to improve alternatives when product is no longer available
- Feedback on sales trends in Retail (best & worst sellers) to Merchandising teams
- Buy back into opportunities and manage risk
- Approval of markdowns for sale periods

**Requirements**:
**What we're looking for**
- 3/5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with an understanding of the US market
- Highly trend-focused solid background and understanding of the product
- Highly motivated, able to work independently, very flexible when priorities change, problem-solving abilities, organized, detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Fashionable and Creative
- Analytical and Inquisitive
- Language skills: very good knowledge of English. Any other European language will be considered a plus
- Good knowledge of computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint are mandatory

**Other information**:
**What we can offer you**
- An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
- Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (hybrid work model) and Time flexibility
- Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community
- Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities
- Training & Development platform and paths
- Discount on our products both online and in stores
- Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market._
- Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand._