• Lead Buyer - Merchandising

    Cella Inc (Beaverton, OR)


     

    We are seeking a strategic and passionate Lead Buyer to join our client's Stores Merchandising Team, with a focus on Women's Apparel for Inline Stores across the North America geography. This role is pivotal in driving consumer-right assortments and influencing future seasons while delivering in-season success. The ideal candidate will bring a strong business acumen, a deep understanding of trends and consumer behavior, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.Responsibilities:

     

    Lead the Women's Apparel buying strategy for North America Inline Stores.

     

    Represent the Stores team in key leadership and cross-functional meetings.

     

    Curate and adapt assortments using data, analytics, and real-time market feedback.

    Partner closely with cross-functional teams including:

    Stores Merchandising Leadership

     

    Geo Consumer Merchandising

     

    Planning & Allocation

     

    Visual Merchandising

     

    Store Operations

     

    Brand Marketing

     

    Lead and mentor team members, fostering a progressive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.

     

    Act as an advocate for the team, offering structured coaching and feedback to peers and individual contributors.

     

    Manage multiple seasons simultaneously while balancing future planning with in-season read & react actions.

    Qualifications:

    Requires Bachelor's Degree or additional 2 years experience in lieu of degree

     

    5+ years experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment

     

    Strong affinity for current market trends and how apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace

     

    Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience

     

    Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others

     

    Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action

     

    Ability to travel up to 10%

    JOBID: 1089903#LI-CELLA#LI-RK1

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.