BUYER - MEN’S APPAREL (ECOMMERCE) | ONSITE, LOS ANGELES

Our client is a global, trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle leader with high-growth categories across Women’s, Men’s, Kids and Beauty. Built in Los Angeles and scaled through a disruptive, social-commerce and digital-first strategy, they deliver affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive product to a massive worldwide customer base. With tens of millions of followers and a fast-moving product engine, this is a high-impact opportunity to join a business where speed, product instinct, and commercial decision-making directly shape what customers buy next. The Opportunity As Buyer – Men’s, you’ll own a category end-to-end—building a commercially strong, trend-led assortment that wins in an eCommerce environment. Partnering closely with the Division & Category Director, you’ll drive assortment strategy, vendor negotiations, margin performance, and weekly trading, balancing newness vs. replenishment and ensuring the product is always one step ahead of demand. This role is ideal for a men’s apparel buyer who thrives in high-velocity retail, loves trading the business weekly, and can translate trend + data into product that performs. Location: Los Angeles, CA Benefits & Perks New state-of-the-art HQ (upcoming) Formalised career pathways and growth opportunities Flexible PTO Medical, Dental & Vision insurance 401(k) match with immediate vesting upon eligibility Weekly catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen pantry Travel opportunities for trade shows and vendor meetings Summer Fridays (early departure) Team events, programs, and employee discounts Equal Opportunity Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Ready to own a men’s category in a business where product moves fast and your decisions show up in the numbers weekly? Apply now with your CV and a short note on the men’s categories you’ve owned (e.g., denim, knits, outerwear, tees, pants, sets). Interested? Email your CV to ************************ or apply via the link for a confidential discussion in the new year. *Only suitable candidates will be contacted in relation to their application. Hiring Consultant: Sally Tredinnick Job Code: Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application. Responsibilities Assortment & Buying Strategy Build and execute a men’s apparel buying strategy aligned to seasonal trends, customer demand, and financial targets Curate a trend-driven assortment with the right balance of newness vs replenishment, optimizing SKU count and inventory health Trend Forecasting & Market Intelligence Conduct market research across runway, street style, social, and competitor activity to keep the assortment future-facing Translate trend insights into actionable direction for internal partners including production and suppliers Vendor Management, Costing & Margin Lead vendor negotiations to secure the best cost, quality, and delivery terms Drive margin optimization while maintaining product standards in a highly competitive market Financial & Trading Performance Own weekly trading: monitor sales, open-to-buy, pricing, margins, inventory levels, and markdown risk Manage the balance of newness and replenishment to reduce markdowns and improve profitability Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with production, planning, replenishment and creative teams to support speed-to-market, timely deliveries, and cohesive launches Align product drops, promotions, and replenishment plans to maximize sales opportunity Data-Driven Category Optimisation Use sales performance data, customer feedback, reviews and market insights to continuously refine assortment and improve conversion Requirements 5–7 years’ experience as a Buyer within men’s apparel, ideally in an eCommerce fashion brand or fast fashion environment Strong knowledge of current and emerging men’s fashion trends with a true product obsession Proven experience managing vendors and negotiating cost, quality and delivery Strong commercial capability: trading mindset, analytical thinking, and comfort with weekly performance cadence Advanced proficiency in Excel, plus PowerPoint and Google Workspace Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Production, Design or related field (or equivalent experience) English required; additional languages advantageous #J-18808-Ljbffr Who In The Zoo