Merchandise Buyer, International

## Merchandise Buyer, InternationalApplylocations: Manhattan Beach, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR130651WHO WE ARE: Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. ABOUT THE ROLE: The International Buyer is responsible for strategic merchandise selection and inventory management across European retail stores and ecommerce platforms. This role entails curating optimal product assortments, evaluating existing styles, and maintaining a balanced inventory flow for the international market. The buyer collaborates with Company Product teams and Domestic Merchants to ensure a consistent global brand message throughout product assortments. Utilizing strong analytical skills, the buyer evaluates business performance and develops strategies to achieve financial objectives. The position requires proactive management of company financial targets and "open to buy" by considering factors such as customer demand, market trends, product availability, inventory flow, and pricing strategies. This role works closely with Planning, Allocations, Production, Ecommerce, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Operations teams.WHAT YOU'LL DO:* Achieve sales and profitability targets through consistent review and refinement of product lines, ensuring a balanced assortment that aligns with global key initiatives and local market needs.* Develop and implement optimal product assortments across multi-channel retail stores (including Concept and Outlet) and ecommerce platforms, supporting overall category and brand vision.* Collaborate with Planning to analyze historical sales data and current trends, anticipating future assortment needs.* Formulate accurate merchandise plans and define seasonal, annual, and multi-year strategies to identify and capitalize on future opportunities.* Oversee product lifecycle management from purchasing to launch to end-of-season stock liquidation.* Demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities and proficiency in Excel.WHAT YOU'LL BRING:* Strong aptitude for numerical analysis and comprehensive understanding of retail mathematics.* Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.* Meticulous attention to detail.* Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively and responsibly across diverse stakeholder groups.* Excellence in team environments, building and nurturing strong interpersonal relationships.* Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and drive for success.* Global mindset and cultural awareness.* Advanced proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP functions, etc.).* Adaptability and aptitude for learning new operating systems.REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.* 3+ years of buying experience with a medium to large apparel retailer with proven track record in direct retail and/or ecommerce.* Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Fashion-related field.The pay range for this position is $85,000-$110,000/yr USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr