Senior Merchandise Buyer

About SHEIN 

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry. 

Position Summary 

We’re seeking a full-time Senior Merchandise Buyer (official title: Senior Buyer) for our Los Angeles-based corporate office for our sub brand, Hauture. The Senior Buyer will be experienced in women’s apparel, keep up with current trends, follow trend setting labels and brands. The Senior Buyer is also responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase orders, and verifying delivered items. They will be working with a fast-growing team and collaborate with our creative team, providing hands on experience. You will also be a mentor and provide guidance to the Assistant Buyers. 

 Job Responsibilities 

• Working with the Head of Merch to run the merchandising department
• Create product specifications and select fabrics, trims, colors, and embellishments
• Overseeing the final production of designs, including fittings 
• Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency
• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities
• Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts
• Staying up to date on fashion trends and anticipating what consumers will want
• Analyzing sales data to identify trends and opportunities for product adjustments 
• Overseeing launching schedule and maintaining sample records
• Conducting ongoing market research to identify new potential vendors

 Job Requirements 

• 7-10 years experience in Woman’s Retail/E-Commerce buying
• Thorough understanding of fabrics, knowledge of trends and fashion
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to stick to a budget
• Proficient use of Excel and MS Word
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively throughout the organization
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management
• Independent, self-motivated, team player
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with short timelines and changing priorities
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to travel twice a year to New York and Las Vegas
• Sense of urgency, highly detailed, and experience in meeting deadlines
• A positive go getter and team player, who can work independently with the ability to troubleshoot within a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

Benefits and Perks 

• Bonus eligible
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) 
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care) 
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance 
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Business Travel Accident Insurance 
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor  
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days   
• Employee discounts 
• Free weekly catered lunch 
• Dog-friendly office (available at select locations) 
• Free gym access (available at select locations) 
• Free swag giveaways 
• Annual Holiday Party 
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events 
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

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