Buying Assistant, Women's Polo

Overview Support sales and profitability of the DTC - North America product line through contribution to Buyer's strategy and assortment development. Provide insight regarding general sales analysis, marketplace trends, and customer's needs, wants, and expectations. Support department(s) through the management of all operational functions within the product life cycle and the buy process. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Buy ProcessAttend and participate in all buying and business related meetingsShop parent line and competitive marketplace for trend and product opportunities and present findings to the teamPerform style/color analysis and present findings to BuyerAssist with assortment recommendations based on knowledge of the businessPrepare and maintain all tools relative to the assortment planning process (paginations, boards, etc.)Maintain and manage purchase orders; troubleshoot purchase order issues, price discrepancies, vendor production and store calloutsEnsure accuracy of all style information submitted to production/merchandisingPresent product performance at monthly hindsight meetingsDefine items in system to needed brand, season, and deliveryManage on order tracking report; validate and ensure accuracyLead on order meetings: recap and provide status update weekly to all members of the teamEnter weekly price changes in system (promotions/markdowns)Prepare re-ticketing / price change task forms for Field and Distribution Center ReportingCreate, maintain, and validate accuracy of weekly business review reportsReview and manage season coding to ensure accuracy and consistencyTimely and accurate management of all aspects of Selling Reports: create, update, and distribute Experience, Skills & Knowledge Skills/Behaviors: Ability to be flexible and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyHigh level of accuracy, detail orientation and organization skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAssertive and solution-oriented when faced with obstaclesGeneral understanding of customer, marketplace and productBasic understanding of the product lifecycleAbility to complete current and historical analysis of the business to support recommendations an decisions (style/color level)Demonstrate leadership potentialSystems & Tools: GFE+Island PacificMSL+Microstrategy/DSSRetail MathMicrosoft Excel / Word / PowerPointRelate Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.

Created: 2025-10-13