The Senior Buyer acts as the primary liaison between design, production, marketing, and eCommerce.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for developing profitable lines of products by creating a financially based product plan, researching competitors and anticipating customer needs. Work directly with the Director of Operations & Strategy to develop strategies and manage sales to achieve planned business results. The Sr. Buyer will partner with the Jr. Buyer on the running of the day-to-day business. They leverage organizational and analytical skills, as well an eye for relevant trends, to support the brand and the achievement of financial goals.

**This position is based at our Headquarters in Austin, Tx

JOB DESCRIPTION

Included but not limited to:

• Present overall trend direction each season including research analysis summary, key items identified
• Develop strategy, product, assortment plans, pricing by analysis of past business, shopping market, and other eCommerce stores, and determine assortment by season
• Interact daily with Creative, eCommerce, and Global Sourcing/Domestic Vendors to coordinate merchandising objectives and support cross collaboration
• Develop new product lines according to the brand positioning, source piece goods, negotiate costs to meet margins/IMU goals, ensure of quality standards, and use our fabric/materials base to improve service levels
• Evaluate competition and monitor mega-trends to provide direction to teams
• Execute and monitor progress of merchandising plans and adherence to seasonal planning calendar
• Spearhead addition of new programs/changes to existing programs
• Finalize spec details, trims, deliveries, and any special needs as required by Sales and Customers
• Work with internal departments to execute changes in a fiscally responsible manner
• Manage sample expectation with merch/tech team, ensuring they are approved and comments are sent within a timely manner for all team members internally and/or globally
• Build framework to support strategies -- Identify opportunities for growth/decline in prog/cc and product/classification opportunities
• Deliver Customer Satisfaction
• Manage Product Offerings
• Achieve Financial Goals

REQUIREMENTS:

Must Meet Qualifications to be Considered

• BA in Fashion Design or Merchandising or equivalent work experience (4yrs work experience = 1 year University)
• Min. 6+ years of retail buying/ merchandising experience
• Strong fashion sense with a pulse on brand and customer needs
• Problem solving and resolution-oriented with the ability to lead through clear and consistent actions
• Ability to influence in a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• A trained eye for the elements of design: i.e. color, proportion, and balance as well as aesthetic detail
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Multitask, highly motivated, passionate, positive, and strong work and team ethics
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Proficiency in computer skills: Netsuite, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Outlook, Excel, and Word

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with a company match plan (after 6 months with the company)
• Open vacation policy
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance
• Lunch provided in house 4 days a week
• 2 stocked bars
• Our HQ sits at the water’s edge in beautiful downtown Austin, with hike and bike trails at our back door