Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Meet REVOLVE: 

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As  a trusted, premium lifestyle brand, and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we  deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering totaling over 45,000  apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply  engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers, and  more than 500 emerging, established and owned brands. Through 16 years of continued  investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising  strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is connecting with the  next generation of consumers and is redefining fashion retail for the 21st century. For more  information please visit

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to make this  the top e-commerce brand in the world. With a team of 1,000+ based out of Cerritos, California  we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It’s our  goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-  paced work environment. 

Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discount on  items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad  company parties.

To take a behind the scenes look at the REVOLVE “corporate” lifestyle check out our Instagram

@REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve.

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Buyer role:

• To ensure top priority trends and elements are optimally represented in the overall assortment for the site.
• Knowledgeable in women’s RTW brands, as well as current trends. 
• Responsible for assortment selection consisting of planning, customer needs, trends, competitors and merchandising with minimal supervision 
• Understand/study sales history and inventory levels to evaluate what product is needed 
• Oversee all aspects of re-cuts, re-orders, and re-colors. Ability to follow calendar and key deadlines with minimal supervision Manage brand budget and category/skus with minimal supervision (with Macro budget in mind). Identify opportunities and risk in-season through analyzing sales performance. 
• Train, manage and support your Buying Assistant. 
• Ability to balance multiple brands while thinking strategically with strong attention to detail.
• Reviews sales results to strategize timely mark-downs and slow seller RA's Manage buys, POs and order approvals in collaboration with upper management and analyst
  
  

Required Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to balance multiple brands and initiatives. 
• Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors on RA’s, sell through guarantees and trade discounts. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong analytical skills, good judgement, creativity and organization. 
• Able to develop strong, synergistic relationships with a range of teams and personnel.
• Strong understanding and interest of industry trends
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office1-3 years of women’s Buying experience
• Work experience as a Buyer is required.
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin, planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measures.
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office