Ralph Lauren Buying Lead WHLS MSW Polo
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. Position Overview
Integrate Buying & Planning Team by driving strategies and tactics 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. Leading teams and shaping department vision will be key for the individual to succeed in this role. Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Individual accountabilities
* Define brand assortment & pricing strategy
* Coordinate team operations and seasonal calendar/milestones
* Partner with business stakeholders to generate synergies and ensure strategy alignment
* Track business performance weekly (SI, SO, GM,)
* Benchmark decisions against competition & broader market landscape
* Ensure cross channel alignment and build segmentation strategy
* Define seasonal assortment needs upfront & share with Global Merchandising teams
* Lead investment reviews with senior management and key seasonal milestones
* Prepare & present the assortment at line opening meeting
* Manage, develop & motivate team
* Shared accountabilities
* Contribute to brand elevation both on qualitative and quantitative point of view
* Optimize brand inventory position
* Lead/initiate business development projects
* Challenges and inform seasonal product plans & OTB Experience, Skills & Knowledge * International background (work / study)
* Deep understanding of retail business and of shop floor dynamics
* Product presentation experience
* min 8+ full strategic cycles working experience in Merchandising, Buying or similar roles
* Proven ability to lead diverse teams with multiple layers of reporting
* Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
* Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values
* Team work
* Office package knowledge
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