Quiksilver

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

Boardriders, Inc., is the world’s leading action sports and lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories for Boardriders around the world. The Company’s apparel and footwear brands, represent a casual lifestyle for young‐minded people who are inspired by a passion for outdoor action sports. The Company’s Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, Kustom and Palmers brands have authentic roots and heritage in surf, snow and skate. With approximately 10,000 team members globally, the Company’s products are sold in more than 110 countries in a wide range of distribution, including surf shops, skate shops, snow shops, its proprietary Boardriders stores and other Company‐owned retail stores, select department stores and through various e‐ commerce channels.

“Boardriders is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans”

SUMMARY:

Men’s Apparel/ Footwear Buyer for US and ¬¬Canada Retail stores. Responsible for inventory management and driving sales while maintaining GP and Turn goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• INSURE Sales, GP and Turn Goals
• Manage in season floor set moves, promotions and marketing to achieve and maximize KPI's
• Report seasonal successes and needs to brand to drive development of next year's line
• Lead pre-season buy's/floor sets with Sr. management from brand and merchandising. Showcase brands seasonal direction while adhering to merchandising constraints
• Pioneer seasonal marketing needs (windows, tables, panels) to drive KPI's
• Manage inventory flow & markdown calendar for both full price and outlet locations
• Develop SMU needs for total business and destination locations
• Work with marketing/regional teams for multi climate locations
• Build pre-season marketing/classification defensive strategies to ensure KPI's
• Present to senior management results and direction for the future of Women’s apparel in company owned retail location
• Manage an Assistant Buyer with their designated businesses and professional development plans
• Special one-off projects as needed
• Work with Director of Women’s Buying on career development and growth plan

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:

• Minimum 5 years retail buying experience
• Strong retail math skills
• Trend forecasting and industry knowledge
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and AS400
• Ability to analyze and generate accurate sales, turn, and margin reports
• Communicate and work as a member of team