Fondata nel 1981, GUESS è nata come azienda per la produzione di jeans e da allora è cresciuta con successo fino a diventare un marchio di lifestyle globale. Guess?, Inc. disegna, commercializza, distribuisce e concede in licenza una collezione lifestyle di abbigliamento contemporaneo, denim, borse, orologi, occhiali, calzature e altri prodotti di consumo sempre legati al settore fashion.

I prodotti Guess? sono distribuiti attraverso punti vendita monomarca e nei migliori grandi magazzini e negozi specializzati in tutto il mondo.

Al 30 Gennaio 2021 la Società gestiva direttamente 1.046 negozi al dettaglio in America, Europa e Asia.

I partner e i distributori della Società gestiscono altri 524 punti vendita al dettaglio in tutto il mondo.

Al 30 Gennaio 2021, la Società e i suoi partner e distributori erano presenti in circa cento paesi nel mondo. Per ulteriori informazioni sulla Società, si prega di consultare il sito Web www.guess.com.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Reporting directly to the Retail Buying Manager Accessories & Footwear, the Senior Buyer Accessories & Footwear is responsible for all the Buying activities of the Accessories & Footwear (both woman and man) Lines.

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

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

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Product

• Keep updated on market knowledge of GUESS brand and its competitors
• Immerse yourself in Fashion knowledge at designer level
• Selection of product assortment for the Retail Stores
• Buying Speed to 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 on a regular basis to improve the Brand

Supply management

• Work with divisions team to create the best ranges
• Work in line with the department 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 direction of following assortment and to improve alternatives when product is no longer available
• Feedback on sales trends in Retail (best & worst sellers) to Wholesale teams
• Buy back into opportunities and manage risk
• Approval of markdowns for sale periods

• At least 5/7 years of experience in a similar role
• Highly trend-focused, very 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 as a plus
• Good computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint are mandatory