SAINT LAURENT Senior Buyer

ROLE

This position is key in ensuring that all retail stores within the SEAO region have the appropriate product assortment, at the right time, to optimize sales and project the brand image and strategy, from the allocations, replenishments, and all stock operations. The Senior Buyer will also assist the General Merchandising Manager in the buying and planning of the collections and delivering the relevant product training within the region. 

MISSION

Stock Management:

• Biweekly replenishment/allocation of stocks
• Monthly inter-store transfers for size and stocks consolidation
• Weekly inter-country transfers within APAC for consolidation and VIC requests
• Monthly inter-region transfers to optimize sell thru within the region
• Seasonal transfer of markdown stocks from stores to WH/Outlet
• Biweekly communication with supply chain in HQ about stock availabilities
• Communication with supply chain to request specific product needs for customer requests or request additional stocks when change in trend

Reports & Analysis:

• Weekly sales reports including week’s sales by category versus last year, seasonal sell thru report and best/poor sellers report
• Weekly comments about business regarding category in charge in order to generate an action plan to support the business
• Weekly sales results update from merchandising to sales team via email. Update on sales performance versus last year and sell thru performance. Follow up actions to communicate key focus area to improve sales
• Weekly communication to sales team on latest new arrivals shipment visibility, best sellers replenishment shipment visibility and suggest alternative stocks when best sellers are sold out
• Sending markdown lists to stores in timely manner with the markdown versus full price sales report during the sales period
• Seasonal product map to inform stores about newness to be received
• Seasonal prices adjustments to prepare with Inventory Control
• Prepare business and trend analysis reports
• Assist General Merchandising Manager in selection of selected categories (when applicable)
• Understanding of the performance of seasonal products
• Ability to understand difference in trends and customers preferences within the various markets in the region  
• Competitors analysis and markets needs to share with APAC and HQ

Brand Positioning and Product Training:

• Works closely with the Communications department to propose items to push that will help elevate Brand’s image and to be commercial, driving sales to stores
• Works closely with the Visual Merchandising department to ensure image portrayed in store is aligned with the commercial strategy
• Assist in preparation of training materials and delivering seasonal product training to all store teams within the region

PROFILE

• Passionate and driven nature with a good energy level 
• Strong communication (written and spoken English) and excel skills
• Resourceful, self-motivated and result-oriented
• Creative and proactive in style
• Hands-on approach with the ability to build rapport with all stakeholders, in particular the store teams
• Excellent organizational skills, structured and detail-oriented
• Multi-tasking and able to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of the markets in the region with strong analytical skills
• Previous experience within the luxury retail industry would be an advantage

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.