Forever 21 Job Application – Assistant Buyer, Handbags

Job Description:

The Assistant Buyer, Handbags will support the Buyer, Sr. Buyer or Buying Manager to ensure that inventory receipt goals are met. The Assistant Buyer will maintain the flow of production by coordinating constantly with external vendors and cross functional departments, making sure that production deadlines are met and samples are up to standard.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work to consistently obtain Pre-Production and Top of Production samples on time
• Maintain a library of best-selling styles, materials, and colors
• Manage the data and files for production matters
• Assists with the preparation process for the negotiation of product pricing with vendors and management
• Communicate any changes to existing orders to the Purchase Order department
• Organize selling, pull reports for Buyers and ensure that all Purchase Order deliveries are made to the appropriate department
• Coordinate with Buyers, Planners, Logistics, Accounting, Quality control, Receiving departments, and vendors to ensure production requirements are followed
• Maintain the Time and Action calendar to track the status of each garment
• Communicate with vendors any revisions or changes to products expressed by the Buyers

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of Web PDM preferred
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be proactive, detail oriented, and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Must possess basic knowledge of production, product development, specifically in the fashion retail industry
• BFA in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing or some other related field
• Must have exceptional organizational skills

Qualification & Experience:

• Must have at least 1 year of exposure in a specialty retail environment including internships; 1 year of buying experience preferred
• Must possess basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Job Details:

Company: Forever 21

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Application Deadline: N/A

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