Associate Buyer, Sandro-Paris Mens

<div class="content-intro"><p>SMCP - Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot</p></div><p><strong>Position:&nbsp; Associate Buyer,&nbsp; Sandro-Paris Mens</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:&nbsp; SMCP North America Headquarters, 44 Wall Street / 20th Floor, New York, NY&nbsp; 10005</strong></p> <p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p> <p>SMCP is a prominent global leader in the luxury fashion market, celebrated for its Parisian Chic ready-to-wear and accessories collections.&nbsp; Operating across diverse international hubs, from Shanghai to New York City, our commitment to sustainable growth defines our brand values.&nbsp; With a portfolio comprising four distinguished global brands – Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac – our influence spans 46 countries from free-standing lifestyle boutiques to leased concession shop-in-shops and off-price outlets.&nbsp; Complementing our physical presence, our eCommerce websites in the U.S. and Canada extend our reach as we continue to shape the future of Contemporary Luxury Fashion across the globe.&nbsp;</p> <p>Visit our Global Company website at <a href="https://www.smcp.com/en">https://www.smcp.com/en</a> to learn more.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What Sets Us Apart as an Employer in the Global Luxury Fashion Space</strong></p> <p>At SMCP, our distinctiveness as an employer in the global luxury fashion sector lies in our unwavering commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Anchored by three pillars – Product, People, and Planet – our CSR strategy is a testament to our dedication to sustainability and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).&nbsp; Our clearly defined core values, instilled from the top down, form the bedrock of our organizational culture.&nbsp; Here at SMCP, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our 6500 world-wide passionate entrepreneur team members.&nbsp; Our strong financial results are bolstering or appeal as an employer, marking 2021 as our “comeback” year.&nbsp; Add to this mix our uniquely coveted Parisian chic merchandise collections, and you have an employer that not only sets trends in the fashion world but also cultivates a work environment that fosters innovation, diversity, and success.&nbsp; Here at SMCP, passion meets purpose, and together, we redefine the future of luxury fashion.&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Position Objectives</strong></h3> <p>Lead the Sandro Men’s business in North America across Buying and Allocation, owning the collection lifecycle from assortment strategy through in-season performance and inventory optimization. Translate brand vision and market insights into commercially successful assortments through data-driven analysis and cross-functional partnership.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Organizational Structure - Reporting Relationships</strong></p> <p>Internal:</p> <ul> <li>Direct Supervisor: Director of Sandro Merchandising</li> <li>Executive Head: Vice President, Sandro-Paris</li> <li>Individual Contributor (no direct reports)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Buying Strategy &amp; Collection Ownership</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Build seasonal + carryover assortments aligned with OTB, balancing breadth vs. depth, commercial opportunity, and brand vision.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Attend Paris buying sessions and manage all aspects of seasonal and carryover order placement, including key investments, additions/cancellations, exceptions/drops.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure alignment between systemic inputs, cross-functional tracking tools, and operational execution.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Analyze historical performance, customer insights, and market trends to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;growth opportunities, inform assortment architecture, and&nbsp;provide&nbsp;feedback to Paris HQ&nbsp;+&nbsp;advocate for North America-specific opportunities&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Conduct regular store visits to assess merchandising execution and gather field feedback, translating insights into actionable assortment recommendations.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Challenge processes, assumptions, and inputs that do not drive productivity, while proposing innovative solutions and test opportunities to improve performance.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support Outlet through targeted reorders and holistic buying strategies across aged stock and FP Favorites.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>In-Season Performance &amp; Commercial Strategy</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Own in-season delivery tracking across North America and France-facing communication, proactively&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;risks, delays, and opportunities.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Prioritize late deliveries and recommend actions to protect performance and key seasonal moments.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Execute Men’s Full Price allocation and replenishment strategies aligned with collection and investment decisions.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Own allocation strategy and execution for inventory adjustments, ensuring recommendations are data-backed and commercially scalable.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Analyze weekly business trends, store/product/size performance, WOS, OOS, and field insights to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations for leadership and cross-functional partners.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Apply broad business knowledge across allocation decisions including sizing, store depth, substitute styles, centralization opportunities, and controlled business tests.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Own markdown bucketing strategy, inclusions/exclusions, and hindsight analysis across Full Price and Outlet channels.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Manage inter-store transfers, end-of-season liquidation execution, wardrobe allocation, and PR requests.&nbsp;</li> <li>Own allocation setup for seasonal transitions, proactively reassessing prior assumptions and setup logic where needed.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Leadership &amp; Cross-Functional Influence</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Serve as the regional Men’s collection expert,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;strategic product guidance across categories, deliveries, styling, and seasonal priorities.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Prepare seasonal and monthly Business Reviews to be shared with Global&nbsp;leadership teams&nbsp;and&nbsp;internal&nbsp;stakeholders.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cascade seasonal collection vision, assortment strategies, and key investments across cross-functional, field-facing, and leadership forums (Business Reviews, Kick Offs, PK Sessions, Cluster Calls, Newsletters).&nbsp;</li> <li>Partner cross-functionally&nbsp;to support key initiatives, events, and activations while developing product communication tools and business storytelling materials for field and leadership teams.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Principal Skills, Knowledge &amp; Abilities Required&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Education / Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>4–6 years of buying, merchandising, or planning experience, preferably within contemporary or luxury apparel/fashion retail</li> <li>Men’s apparel experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and retail reporting tools</li> <li>Experience managing assortments, seasonal buys, and sales analysis</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of fashion trends, competitive landscape, and customer behavior</li> <li>Ability to analyze business performance and translate insights into actionable strategies</li> <li>Highly collaborative with strong cross-functional partnership skills</li> <li>French language proficiency is a plus</li> </ul> <p><strong>Personal Characteristics:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Action-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability</li> <li>Results-driven with strong commercial acumen</li> <li>Detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful</li> <li>Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and social perceptiveness</li> <li>Passion for fashion, product, and brand storytelling</li> <li>Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and team-first mentality</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Will Offer You in Return!</strong></p> <ul> <li>Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance</li> <li>Generous shopping discount</li> <li>Generous PTO Bank</li> <li>Separate bank of sick pay</li> <li>12 corporate holidays with early dismissals the day before the holiday.</li> <li>401K Savings Plan</li> <li>Culture of Engagement</li> <li>Career Growth Opportunities</li> <li>Flexible hybrid work schedule</li> <li>4 completely remote workweeks per year.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">NYC COMPENSATION RANGE</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$75,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$85,000 USD</span></div></div></div>