Senior Retail Buyer (Full-Price) (mfd)

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS we work as a team to apply our knowledge skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us We love fashion we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS you have the opportunity to contribute your personality ideas and creativity because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

The Retail Buying (Full-Price) department plays a pivotal role in the success of the HUGO BOSS Retail business. It is responsible for translating the corporate strategy and enriching the global buy into a comprehensive and successful assortments achieving the defined targets. The department ensures the Retail channels are inspiring consumers by creating clear brand messages whilst meeting their needs by delivering the right product at the right place at the right time.

The Senior Retail Buyer is responsible for developing and executing buying strategies that align with the companys brand vision financial goals and market demands. This role requires a deep understanding of consumer behavior market trends and product performance to curate an inspiring and commercially successful product assortment. The Senior Retail Buyer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including global buying merchandising planning and retail to ensure the right products are delivered to the right locations at the right time.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Retail Buyer (Full-Price) (m/f/d) to drive business performance change and growth in close collaboration with multiple interfaces Global Buying/Planning/ Merchandising/Trading teams and the Markets.

What you can expect:

• Buying Strategy and Assortment Building: Derive seasonal buying strategies to curate balanced and inspiring product assortments that align with the companys retail and brand objectives while meeting customer needs and driving sales. Analyse market trends consumer preferences and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks ensuring assortments reflect the brands identity and maximize profitability.
• Sales and Performance Analysis: Analyse sales data inventory levels and product performance to identify trends and optimize future buying decisions. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sell-through rates margins and stock turn to ensure business objectives are met. Run regular reports and insights on buying performance and market trends to provide senior management decision-making proposals and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with with global buying merchandising planning VM and the retail teams to ensure alignment on product strategies and execution to always meet brands standards.
• Process Optimization and Innovation: Continuously review and refine buying processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Stay updated on industry trends and innovations to bring fresh ideas and approaches to the buying process.#LI-YC1

Your profile:

• Educational Background: Successfully completed studies in Business Administration Fashion/Textile Management or a comparable field
• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience within Fashion Buying Fashion Retail Merchandise Management or a similar fast-paced environment.
  Strong market & trend insights into the fashion retail industry
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead motivate and develop a team effectively.
• Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic self-confident and self-motivated. Ambitious and driven to implement initiatives and drive change to achieve company goals. Energetic and dynamic personality with a high level of empathy and integrity
• Analytical Expertise: Advanced analytical skills with a deep understanding of retail performance metrics merchandising processes and strategies. Strong affinity for fashion products and consumer behaviour
  Change Management & Business Acumen: Experience in Change Management with excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Excel Word and PowerPoint
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills English fluent

Your benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits including vacation and Christmas bonuses a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket an annual clothing allowance a company pension scheme and our SHIP share program.
• Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working models. With Threedom of Work spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely. Benefit from our Me Time program for personal time off and the option of 30 days of Mobile Work EU annually.
• High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym a variety of sports activities a 37-hour workweek and 30 vacation days a year.
• Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
• Does innovation drive you Same for us! This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools.
• Sustainability is one of our key values and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental animal and climate protection and human rights. As part of our commitment we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle.
• We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award-winning restaurant & café Times.

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each persons authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.