THE NORTH FACE: ASSISTANT RETAIL BUYER (ALAMEDA, CA)

Description

 At The North Face, we push the boundaries of innovation with our product design and development of premier apparel, equipment and footwear to enable and inspire athletes and enthusiasts to Never Stop Exploring. We remain deeply proud to be the first choice of the world's most accomplished climbers, mountaineers, extreme skiers, snowboarders, endurance runners, and explorers. If you have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the place for you!

As a member of the Retail Team, the Assistant Retail Buyer will be assisting the Retail Buyer in planning, purchasing, communicating, and controlling merchandising and marketing for the assigned area in support of the Company positioning statements and consumer-focused branding strategy to maximize sales and profits and increasing market share for the retail stores.

Qualifications

 Education/Experience:
Years of Related Professional Experience: 1-3.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Retail Administration, Merchandising, Business, or other related field and/or related experience preferred.

Skills:
Merchandising skills preferred
Trend Analysis and problem solving skills are required
Strong team building skills
Strong organization skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency

Key Responsibilities 1. Maintains and monitors purchase orders including item set up and keying in addition to daily contact with the distribution center to determine current receipts, rush delivery to stores, resolve any problem receipts, arranging for timely delivery returns to original source in cases of incorrect receipts.
2. Track sales; analyze reports, discusses information with the buyer in timely fashion and makes basic re-order recommendations.
3. Assists the Buyer by preparing recommendations for next season’s assortments based on analysis of selling history and coming seasons sales plans.
4. Monitor basic stock inventory and sales within stores; maintain model stock levels within the stores;project future receipts and sales of basic stock.
5. Responds pro-actively to poor sellers and advises store management teams as appropriate. Manages markdown process and communicates variances to Buyer 6. Communicates findings to the Buyer, Store Operations team members, GMM, and VP of Retail.
7. Sets goals for department based on plan and anticipated sell through
8. Learns how to determine mark up and price changes on products
9. Review and analyze current sales trends and compare and contrast the data against sales history including reviewing sales by department and reviewing sales by style.
10. Works with the Buyer and the Visual team on store communications.

Posted By: Audrey Donaldson

 ASSISTANT BUYER - RETAIL, POTTERY BARN OUTEL (SF)

Location: San Francisco, CA, US

Requisition Number: PB-5484
Area of Interest: Merchandising
Division: Corporate Pottery Barn
Position Type: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Position Summary
Execute business strategies set by VP/DMM of Outlets. Create quarterly direct purchase assortment plans to maximize sales and profits. Identify opportunities to transfer Pottery Barn branded products to drive margin and profits for the division. Coordinate and communicate information across team functions. Collaborate with Brand’s Inventory Management, Merchandising, Sourcing, Visual, and Store Operations Teams to ensure processes and timelines are met.
Support total team to foster team spirit.

Specific Responsibilities
• Manage department or department’s direct purchase assortments.
• Analyze sales trends for recommendations on assortment purchases and pricing strategies.
• Identify and recommend new business opportunities to drive future growth.
• Communicate weekly selling updates and mark down recommendations.
• Execute weekly markdowns to improve inventory turns.
• Select seasonal and core product assortment for assigned department or departments.
• Collaborate with Brand Merchants and Brand Partners for best seller suggestions and transfer products.
• Create and maintain merchandising assortment plans for assigned departments.
• Create and maintain buy plans for assigned departments under director’s guidance.
• Execute SKU creation and SKU updates for assigned departments.
• Ensure and update systems of Outlet prices to be below Brand pricing per Outlet Strategies.
• Execute our liability product process for assigned departments to align with monthly OBT.
• Collaborate, and execute the Brand Transfer Product process (OMEGA) for departments.
• Create weekly promotions and signage for assigned departments to drive weekly sale events.
• Build Visual Merchandising Map to execute quarterly store floor layouts.
• Create forecast buy plans by SKU for department buy plans to roll to total budget’s plan.
• Create and write POs for assigned departments and track POs to ensure on time delivery.
• Provide Allocation Team final assortment plans and product details.
• Communicate to cross functional partners any product changes that can effect areas.
• Correspond with functional areas to resolve, handle and escalate difficult issues on product quality issues, re-ticketing issues, or customer service needs.
• Coordinate with Store Operation for disseminating information through appropriate channels.
• Provide SKU information to Merchandising Operations for input. Ensure timely SKU set up.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications
• BA/BS Required
• Previous experience in retail merchandising or degree in merchandising
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Advanced Retail Math Skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing flexible environment.
Personal Competencies
Global Business Acumen – Understand the complexity of business on a global scale. Embrace cultural and individual differences with empathy. Work with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisions.

Strategic and Analytical Capability -- Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively. Effectively translates data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans.

Leading Teams -- Attracts, develops and motives the talent needed for current and future business requirements. Articulates an inspiring vision for the future, establishes high performance expectations and sets example through own behavior. Ensures alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives. Coaches team members to success and holds individuals accountable for achieving results.

Drive for Results -- Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality. Demonstrates high initiative and provides leadership in a project-oriented environment.

Effective Communication -- Communicates clearly and effectively with associates at all levels, board members, external partners and customers. Strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences.

Influence and Collaboration -- Builds and sustains collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company. Able to work through complex disagreements and conflict to achieve resolution. Builds trust by including others and by keeping the cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire company.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco 
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland 
Job Segment: Procurement, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Buyer, Operations, Retail

Posted By: Audrey Donaldson

ASSISTANT BUYER - DTC, POTTERY BARN

Location: San Francisco, CA, US

Requisition Number: PB-5360
Area of Interest: Merchandising
Division: Corporate Pottery Barn
Position Type: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Position Summary
Assists Buyer with established business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales, and profits for a department and/or product category. Assistant Buyers also work closely with cross-functional partners to coordinate the flow of information.
Specific Responsibilities
This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Manages testing, ranking, and updates for Product Information Pages, silos, YMALs, thumbnail changes and category hierarchy through UAT for all skus.
• Ensures accuracy of sku databases and reporting of sku cost information while communicating changes to cross-functional partners.
• Supports the DTC team with catalog proofs and pagination by ensuring accuracy of sku information and images.
• Works closely with the Buyer to provide Inventory Management with final assortment plans, product details, target retails, estimated IMU, and importance to overall assortment (big bets) for developing purchase projections and buy plans.
• Works with cross-functional partners in Inventory, Sourcing, Product Development, Product Information, and Merchandise Operations to coordinate and update sku information, purchase quantities, delivery dates, flow and exit strategies for initial cost and production negotiations, markdowns, and also ensures product quality.
• Tracks catalog photos, eCommerce photos, and product development samples while coordinating asset availability with the team and cross-functional partners.
• Prioritizes and manage multiple calendars, deadlines and project or reporting requests from cross-functional partners.
• Resolves and escalates difficult issues to Buyer, Distribution Center, or Customer Care Center.
• May be responsible to managing a small category and attending catalog and eCommerce photo shoots.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications
• BA/BS
• Previous experience in a retail buying office, or a related experience.
• Displays forward thinking, problem solving, and a sense of urgency.
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Personal Competencies
Global Business Acumen – Understand the complexity of business on a global scale. Embrace cultural and individual differences with empathy. Work with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisions.

Strategic and Analytical Capability -- Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively. Effectively translates data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans.

Leading Teams -- Attracts, develops and motives the talent needed for current and future business requirements. Articulates an inspiring vision for the future, establishes high performance expectations and sets example through own behavior. Ensures alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives. Coaches team members to success and holds individuals accountable for achieving results.

Drive for Results -- Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality. Demonstrates high initiative and provides leadership in a project-oriented environment.

Effective Communication -- Communicates clearly and effectively with associates at all levels, board members, external partners and customers. Strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences.

Influence and Collaboration -- Builds and sustains collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company. Able to work through complex disagreements and conflict to achieve resolution. Builds trust by including others and by keeping the cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire company.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco 
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland 
Job Segment: Procurement, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Buyer, Operations, Retail, Customer Service

Posted by: Audrey Donaldson

Buying Intern (LA)

E-Commerce start-up company: glint & gleam (www.glintandgleam.com) focusing in women's jewelry and accessories seeks a Buying Intern to assist executive buyer with daily tasks including, but not limited to:
-Product descriptions/copy writing
-Occasional Buying trips
-Product styling & assortment planning
-Creating sales events
-Inventory management
-Vendor relations

No prior experience required, but we're looking for a candidate who possesses the following qualifications:
-Studying fashion and/or is interested in working in the fashion industry
-Experience in fashion/retail
-Knowledge of e-commerce and online shopping
-Creative and has an eye for fashion/Trend Conscious
-Great verbal and written communication skills
-Great at time management and multitasking
-Loves women's accessories & Loves to shop
-and of course, is fun and a pleasure to work with!

We are looking for someone to start immediately and can work minimum 3~5 hours/day for 3 days from Monday - Friday. We are willing to work around other work or school schedule.

This is an internship position, but has the potential to become part time or full time, depending on the growth of the company.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter

Location of work: Downtown Los angeles (Fashion district) 10 Fwy & San Pedro Street
Hiring Organization: Glint & Gleam

Posted by: Manilette Uy-

Escada Buying Internship Spring 2012 (New York)

Buy Internship Spring 2012

Internship Description:
Assisting the Buy Team in ALL aspects and phases of daily operations and Buying

Responsibilities include:
∙Run reports (Selling / sizing/ store ranking).
∙Copy and prepare selling tools and product knowledge.
∙Assist Buyer with transfers and locating merchandise, RA’s, Markdowns, along with all other aspects of a the Buy department
∙During Market, the intern will work with the Buyer in the showroom while the Buy is being run.
∙Answer phone and interact with associates, managers, and other Buyers and their products.
∙Coordinating and producing seasonal Buy book
∙Market and Truck show preparation
∙Store merchandising
∙This is a FULL HANDS on experience on what a Buyer does! All from A-Z!

Requirements:
∙Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
∙Candidate should have high organizational and time management skills
∙Should have a proactively positive attitude and an eagerness to learn

Hours: 3 – 5 full days

Compensation:
• This is an internship FOR CREDIT ONLY
• Daily stipend of $15 offered

TO APPLY: Submit resume to internships@escadaota.com

Posted by: Jennifer Hernandez

Showroom Seven: Fashion Sales Internship in Los Angeles, CA

Fashion Sales internship
Showroom Seven is looking for interns to assist Sales Director and Associates with day to day activities including working with buyers, assisting with market, database upkeep, researching target stores, etc. Please send resume at amber@showroomseven.com with "Sales Intern" in the subject





Showroom Seven
860 S Los Angeles Street, Mezz 3
Los Angeles, CA 90016
p: 2133160112, f: 2133160121
http://www.showroomseven.com

amber feld
amber@showroomseven.com
post by: Gladys Bojorquez

BCBG Intern (LA, NYC)

BCBG INTERNSHIP

Responsibilities:
The Company is proud to administer the BCBG Student Internship Program in support of its longstanding commitment to training and developing future talent. Students are encouraged to apply for an Internship after carefully reading the eligibility criteria listed below to ensure that all requirements are met.

Students must submit an application, resume and work sample within the Application Deadline specified below. Internship opportunities are limited therefore applicants are selected based on a successful match of eligibility, education, career focus and other varied requirements. Confirmation of application receipt is not required as qualified applicants will be contacted for further consideration.

Eligibility Requirements:
Proof of college credit and any other pertinent educational requirements.
Ability to fulfill internship hours and work as scheduled by the Company.
If actively employed by the Company or its affiliates proof of District Manager approval is required prior to submitting Internship application.
Students interested in creative disciplines must submit work samples to include but not limited to hand sketches and computer aided design pieces.
Internships are modeled toward undergraduate students however graduate students are also welcome to apply.
Internships are limited to students working toward completion of college credit requirements however career opportunities are available for perusal at www.bcbgmaxazriagroup.com.

Available Disciplines:
Apparel, Footwear, Handbag & Accessory Design
Textile Design & Graphic Art
Merchandising & Visuals
Buying & Allocation
Marketing & Public Relations
Finance & Accounting
Architecture & Interior Design
Wholesale Sales
Human Resources, Benefits & Recruitment
Photography & Video
Production
Operations
Information Technology
Web Design & Operations

Work Schedule Requirements:
Total hours required for internship completion is determined by educational institution.
Two to three day commitment is required during school year.
Three to five day commitment is required during summer.
Duration of Internship is a minimum of (8) weeks to a maximum of (6) months.
Schedules are flexible and vary by department within the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.


Internship Schedules and Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester
Application Deadline: June 1st
Internship Begins: August
Internship Ends: December

Spring Semester
Application Deadline: September 1st
Internship Begins: January
Internship Ends: June

Summer Semester
Application Deadline: December 1st
Internship Begins: May
Internship Ends: September

Internship Locations:

BCBGMAXAZRIA Headquarters
2761 Fruitland Avenue
Vernon, California 90058

BCBGMAXAZRIA
110 East 9th Street, Suite A571
Los Angeles, California 90079

BCBGMAXAZRIA
8634 West Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069 USA

BCBGMAXAZRIA
1450 Broadway, 17th Floor
New York, New York 10018

Relocation:

Students selected for Internship may obtain discounted temporary housing rates through the Oakwood Corporation however the Company does not provide financial relocation assistance. Additional information about Oakwood properties is available at http://bcbginterns.oakwood.com.

Thank you for your interest in the BCBG Max Azria Group internship program.



Posted by Frankees Samad

Josh Brody Operations Intern (NY)

Josh Brody – NYC
Operation Intern Needed
246 W 38th Street
NY, NY 10018
www.joshbrodynyc.com

Josh Brody, who has an amazing dress line, is looking for several operation and design interns for the Fall 2009 season to begin at the end of August. We are seeking highly motivated candidates that possess strong written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. School credit is preferred, but not required. All qualified students must intern minimum of 3-5 days a week for a 3 month period. This internship is unpaid.

Operations Interns will be responsible for assisting the Operation Director.
Duties may include:
-Fulfilling Sale Orders
-Pulling needed looks
-Understanding of Quickbooks
-Fashion Industry experience
-Updating/compiling information and other organizational files
-Communicating with showroom and stores
-Errands
-Following system already in place

Must be able to committ 3-5 days and receive school credit.
Please send cover letter and resume with Operations Intern or Design Intern in subject.

Posted by Sierra Reed

Vera Wang Bridal Production Intern (NYC)

Potential Opportunities: Design systems of communication in regards to fabric/textile knowledge for Bridal/Bridesmaids divisions, intern will be involved in initiating Excel fabric tracking reports, create successful binders that incorporate cost sheets with relevant style information (e.g.: fabrics used, yields, etc.) for bridal seasons. Intern will suggests effective systems of maintaining fabric inventory and information systems between Production to all other departments and work closely with the Fabric Buyer.

Qualifications: Computer knowledge; specifically Excel, extremely organized, numbers oriented, possess great communication skills and have knowledge of fabric terms (e.g. yarn dyed, pc. dyed, etc.). Intern must be responsible, hardworking, willing to learn in a team oriented atmosphere.

Posted by Kris Iringan

QUIKSILVER INTERNSHIPS- Hunnington Beach

Quiksilver
Location: Huntington Beach
Experience: 0 years
Rate: N/A (Intern)
Job Description Quiksilver is looking for interns! If you are a Junior or Senior in college and are looking for some real world experience, Quiksilver offers internships in various departments throughout the year. If you're interested in learning more about the action sports apparel business then Quiksilver is the best place to do your internship. Quiksilver has an unpaid-college-credit-based internship program. You must be able to show that you are receiving school credit for your work in order to qualify. To be considered please submit your cover letter and resume. Please specify which department(s) you are interested in and what dates you’d be available to intern. (Sorry, we do not provide living assistance.) Here’s just a brief description of what we’re looking for: Apparel Design- Intern candidates will learn how we choose styles and colors for each season and how we research trends. They will learn about creating reports and designing. Design major preferred. Knowledge of programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop a must. Web Design- interns will be exposed to resizing images, basic HTML and CSS coding, assisting in graphic design, creating static online banners, help brainstorm creative ideas, etc. Understanding of HTML and CSS, Graphic design skills and familiar with design programs such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design Graphic Design- Interns will be shown the action sports world from the graphic perspective. They will learn about color & sizing, linebooks, and creating layouts for books. Graphic Design majors preferred. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Merchandising- Interns will learn the process of merchandising step-by-step from initial sku plan and design to completion of samples. They will work closely with all levels of staff in multiple departments. They will assist merchants with filing, sample wrangling, line guides and department organization. Merchandising majors preferred. Must have strong computer skills, especially Excel. Marketing- Interns will gain knowledge of the different ways of marketing. They will learn about marketing photos, layouts, and other media. They will help with market research, logging and tracking inventory, and scanning and sizing photos. Marketing majors preferred. Retail Buying- Interns will be shown the different sides of the Retail Buying world. They will be exposed to best seller, line review, and sales meetings. They will learn about the financial side with an overview of open to buy, pricing, promotions, markdowns, mark ups, and gross margin management. They will also learn about purchase order management. Buying or Merchandising majors preferred. Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Latin Americas- Interns will learn about international business through our Latin Americas division. They will be exposed to international communication, international marketing strategies, and international sales support. Must be able to read, write, and speak Spanish. International Relations or Spanish majors preferred. Must have Production/Sourcing- Interns will study how to organize and coordinate development packages for overseas vendors, how to track all components of development of fashion product. They will also learn about acceptable fabric and trim submittals, the process of approving raw components, data entry for PO entry/maintenance and tracking of purchase orders through the system. Open to all majors. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Please reference Kenexa ID number 437BR when applying for this position at www.quiksilver.com. Due to the volume of resumes and applications we receive, only those with similar qualifications will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest in Quiksilver. Posted By: Antonia Huang

Phillips-Van Heusen Buying Internship- NYC

Phillips-Van Heusen is seeking undergraduate minority students with an interest in working in the Apparel Industry. 

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation is one of the world's largest apparel companies. It owns and markets the Calvin Klein brand worldwide.It is the world's largest shirt and neckwear company and markets a variety of goods under its own brands, Van Heusen, Calvin Klein,IZOD, ARROW, Bass and G.H. Bass & Co., and its licensed brands including Geoffrey Beene, Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth ColeReaction, unlisted, A Kenneth Cole Production, BCBG Max Azria, BCBG Attitude, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Sean John, Chaps, Donald J.Trump Signature Collection, JOE Joseph Abboud, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY, and Timberland. www.pvh.com 

CDC/BRAG Program with PVH ~ 

The Consumer Distribution Committee (CDC) is a consortium of major retailers that was formed in 1968 for the purpose of exposingminority college students to retail as a career choice. The Black Retail Action Group (BRAG) was founded in 1970 and is a not for profit501) 3 organization dedicated to promoting the total acceptance and including of minority men and women at all levels of retail andretail-related fields. 

The Consumer Distribution Committee/Black Retail Action Group (CDC/BRAG) is an eleven-week paid internship program that providesstudents with a broad overview of the retail industry. The program offers hands-on experience in a corporate office. The summerinternship involves seminars, workshops, retail math classes, a business case study and other executive level work responsibilities.During the internships, students are full-time temporary associates of Phillips-Van Heusen and participate in all events schedule forcorporate interns as well. 
Sample of available internship placements include Buying, Sales, Accounting, Licensing, and Human Resources. 

Requirements 
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
Ability to take initiative and work as a team player. 
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point. 
Students must currently be in their Junior year of a Bachelors Degree program. 
Minimum 3.0 GPA. 
Available to work full time 5/26/09 - 08/14/06 (uninterrupted weeks). 
Must Major in Apparel Design, Fashion Merchandising, Business, Accounting, Marketing, International Studies or Communications. 
Interest in pursuing a career in the apparel industry. 

Interested qualified students should submit their resume via email to hr@pvh.com. 

Contact: Singleton
E-mail: hr@pvh.com

Phillips-Van Heusen 
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation is one of the world's largest apparel and neckwear companies. It owns and markets the Calvin Klein brand worldwide. It is the worlds largest shirt company and markets a variety of goods under its own brands, Van Heusen, Calvin Klein, IZOD, Arrow, Bass and G.H. Bass & Co., and its licensed brands, including Geoffrey Beene, Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, unlisted, A Kenneth Cole Production, BCBG Max Azria, BCBG Attitude, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Sean John, Chaps, Donald J. Trump Signature Collection, JOE Joseph Abboud, Tommy Hilfiger, and Perry Ellis.

Posted By: Sara Smith