Buyer - Women’s Denim

Buyer, Women’s Denim We’re seeking a merchant-minded Buyer to lead the strategy and execution for a women’s denim business. This person will own assortment planning, vendor partnerships, pricing strategy, and inventory decisions to drive growth, margin, and customer relevance. The ideal candidate brings a strong eye for product, a sharp understanding of market movement, and the ability to turn data into commercially successful decisions. What You’ll Do Own the buying strategy for the women’s denim category, building assortments that reflect customer demand, trend direction, and financial goals. Select products that support seasonal and long-range business objectives across key classifications, fits, washes, and price points. Manage vendor relationships, including business reviews, cost negotiations, delivery expectations, and overall performance. Partner closely with planning and allocation teams to manage inventory flow, optimize stock levels, and react to sales performance. Monitor category results including sales, margin, turn, and sell-through, and adjust strategies to improve performance. Analyze market activity, competitive trends, and customer preferences to identify opportunities and risks within the denim business. Work cross-functionally with design, merchandising, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on product and business priorities. Support the development of junior team members by providing direction, feedback, and day‑to‑day coaching when applicable. What We’re Looking For 3–5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or a related retail product role. Category experience in denim, apparel, or trend‑driven product businesses preferred. Strong product judgement with the ability to balance style, customer demand, and financial performance. Proven skill in vendor management, negotiation, and assortment building. Comfort working with sales data, inventory metrics, margin targets, and forecasting tools. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence cross‑functional partners. Organized, adaptable, and confident making decisions in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated leadership potential, sound judgement, and a high level of professionalism. #J-18808-Ljbffr 24 Seven Talent