**Associate Buyer - Bodywear & Hosiery, Men's Shoes & Accessories**

Hugo Boss New York, NY, USA Posted 1 month ago Other HUGO BOSS is one of the leading premium fashion and lifestyle companies with around 14,600 employees worldwide. As the most important interface for our customers, you will demonstrate your passion for our products and act as a brand ambassador for HUGO BOSS. Join a team that provides an exceptional brand and shopping experience with enthusiasm, fun and expertise - because, to create something extraordinary, we must explore new paths together. Shape your own future at HUGO BOSS!

Associate Buyer - Bodywear & Hosiery, Men's Shoes & Accessories

HUGO BOSS Fashions, Inc. | New York City | United States | Full-time

The **Associate Buyer - BH & SA** is responsible for the Bodywear & Hosiery, Men's Shoes & Accessories department for NCSA, developing assortments that meet the needs of the customer in DOS stores, shops, & Ecom. This includes aiding in driving direction and performance in several merchandise categories while working with cross functional partners to identify challenges and maximize business opportunities.

**What you can expect:**

**Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:**

* Develops product assortments that support consumer demand in DOS stores and shops.

* Prepares detailed by style weekly and seasonal selling reports for all categories within their departments.

* Has direct communication with stores and shops regarding product needs, special orders and stock inquiries.

* Supports with market appointment preparation by providing merchandise trend, sales and performance analysis that is relevant both globally, regionally and by country for most effective decision making.

* Enter all seasonal collection buys with accuracy and attention to detail.

* Informs on current selling trends, consumer buying patterns and helps predict future trends for consumer reaction.

* Create, prepare, communicate and present product knowledge for 4 seasonal collections. Partner with Buyers, Creative & Brand, and Store Training departments to ensure selling features of product are highlighted for the retail store teams.

* Analyze full price seasonal performance and based on results, recommend markdown percentage to Planner(s).

* Analyze full price seasonal performance and based on results, recommend key information to Allocator(s).

* Partner with various resources to conduct daily responsibilities i.e. AG, Planning, Allocation, Wholesale, Regional and Store Management, Distribution.

**System Technology:**

* Utilizes standard reporting through web based merchandise systems SAP Retail | BIS Reporting, AO

* Utilizes SAP | AFS for merchandise inquiry management and communication.

* Utilizes Microsoft PowerPoint for Product Knowledge Presentations

**Your profile:**

* Bachelor's Degree in Business | Merchandising or 4 years retail experience.

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office & PC operation

* Adapts to shifting circumstances In business environment

* Excellent oral and written communication

* Fashion Product & Trend Awareness

* Build cross functional partnerships

* Self-motivated with a positive "can-do" attitude

* Travel may be required domestically & internationally

* Market periods may entail weekend hours

**Your benefits:**

**HUGO BOSS** offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

* Hybrid Working Model

* Flexible Commuting

* Flexible Fridays & Summer Fridays

* 21 paid days off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off

* Generous Employee Discount Program

* Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option

* 401(K) with company match

* Flex Spending Account (FSA)

* Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax)

* Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness

* Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance

* Gym membership discount

Fashion is a form of self-expression. With our products, we want to inspire individuality and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves. HUGO BOSS is a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of, but not limited to, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation.