VP of Buying

Job Description

Fashion Nova is seeking a Vice President of Buying to lead the denim category. This role involves setting the overall strategy and merchandise direction, developing buying and selling strategies to maximize company performance, and determining product lines for online and in-store sales.

The VP of Buying will collaborate with various departments to influence product marketing strategies, create market penetration strategies, and manage relationships with the company’s vendor network. They will also build seasonal assortments, provide market and trend research to leadership, and manage key metrics such as margin delivery, assortment plan, and SKU plan.

Responsibilities:

• Build seasonal assortments covering all channel needs
• Develop seasonal merchandising initiatives and strategies to drive growth and brand positioning
• Manage all key milestones for Denim, from adoption meetings to assortment plan and line finalization
• Provide market and trend research to Leadership product trends and opportunities
• Manage and execute key metrics
• Oversee assortment SKU plans and final product selection for the division
• Work closely with eCommerce and Creative teams to strategize initiatives and marketing campaigns
• Manage career paths, development and succession plans of the team

Requirements:

• Fifteen plus years of experience across Buying/Merchandising
• Seven plus years of experience overseeing both the creative and financial aspects of merchandising
• Five plus years of experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams
• Experience in product development, trend forecasting, and have a deep knowledge of product design, fabrics, and colors
• Strong background concept research
• Knowledgeable about fabrics: drape, appropriate use, quality
• Strong understanding of garment construction
• Must have experience with fittings
• Experience working with domestic and overseas factories|suppliers is beneficial
• Appetite for design influences
• Strong eye for both elevated design and ability to judge overall assortment balance
• Demonstrate strong ownership of one’s own categories
• Commercial acumen and desire to read and understand sales reports
• Customer-focused and data driven
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and with strong personalities
• Awareness of the financial performance of the business and be motivated to grow it
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Be customer focused and interested in reacting and chasing to what is selling well
• BFA|BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• English, additional language(s) an advantage

Fashion Nova offers:

• Formalized career paths
• Flat management platform
• Manager Training Academy
• Creative Development Internship Program
• Fashion Nova Cares Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Stocked kitchens with gratis snacks and drinks
• Weekly catered lunches
• Summer Fridays at Headquarters
• Team bonding events and programs
• Employee discounts