Overview
Associate Buyer Jobs in Watford, England, United Kingdom at Ralph Lauren
Title: Associate Buyer
Company: Ralph Lauren
Location: Watford, England, United Kingdom
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Support the Buying & Planning Team with operations to establish the optimum commercial cross channel assortment for related brands/regions, whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction.
Individual Accountabilities
Track deliveries and run seasonal trade reports
Assort, price and plan seasonal assortments with a strategic mindset
Enter projections and maintain the line in the Buying system
Track business performance weekly (Sales, GM,…) and highlight seasonal reactions
Benchmark decisions against competition & broader market landscape
Support with preparation & presentation within the investment review
Shared Accountabilities
Define seasonal assortment needs upfront & share with Global Merchandising teams
Contribute to brand elevation both on qualitative and quantitative point of view
Participate/initiate business development projects
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Proficient in excel and outlook
Full strategic cycle as an Associate Buyer or similar role
Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values
Excitement about teamwork and straight talk
