Buyer

Do you believe we should never stop learning? GANT, the future of American Sportswear, strives to be an Employer of Choice in 70+ global markets. If you want to challenge convention and make clothes for the courageous, curious and creative, then join us on this journey!

About the team  

As part of the Inventory & Procurement team you will be a part of a team consisting of three buyers and one inventory planner - where you report to the Head of Global Inventory & Procurement.

GANT are currently on a new journey with a centralized buying & merchandising function, where we together are working towards the vision of unified commerce. This role will be a key function in the process to create a seamless merchandise flow through our inventory! 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with suppliers and markets and maintain good communication to administrate purchase orders (full seasons, reorders and special orders) and confirmations
• Monitor subsidiaries inventory for assigned suppliers/items/article groups.
• Replenish assigned article groups (supply) to reach demand and forecasted sales
• Monitor and follow trends - analyse and give recommendations on cancellations of running styles and provide input for overall buying strategy
• Full responsible for pre booking on material and textile management of potential leftovers
• Create forecasts for assigned merchandise based on data and collaborate across departments to improve the merchandise flow
• As needed, develop strategies and forecasts to assist other buyers, departments and suppliers
• Create strategic purchasing schedules
• Other reporting or analytical requests that may arise to properly address the needs of department
• Special projects as assigned
• Create full season analysis on assigned article groups after booking, present key findings and actions across global teams

Your skills

• Minimum 1 year of working in similar role
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant area
• Strong systems understanding
• Strong proficiency in EXCEL
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; computer proficient with Microsoft applications
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Fluently in English written and spoken
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills
• Love working with numbers
• Ability to employ critical thinking skills on demanding deadlines

Bonus points

• Plus if you are a change agent with experience of project leading in a changing business model
• Experience in working with direct contact with vendors/suppliers on a global level
• Knowledge within inventory management, shrink and profit margins

Apply with your CV and a cover letter through our career site by 2022/01/23. We review applications on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the set end date. Until then, get to know us by following LifeAtGANT.