Buyer LA

Founded in 2015, Oh Polly is a fast-growing, social first fashion brand that creates trend driven, high quality premium products. With a focus on innovation, global responsibility, and ethics. We’ve built a combined social following of over 10 million across our brands, including Bo+Tee; our activewear line. Operating across multiple global offices, we are a dynamic team offering ambitious individuals the chance to thrive, grow, and take their careers to the next level.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and trend-driven Buyer to join our Los Angeles team. Working closely with the Head of Buying, Buying Team, and Design Team, you will play a key role the buying and fit process to ensure that our collections resonate with our customers, meet company objectives, and align with industry trends. This role requires a strong eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

Fit Process Oversight:

• Collaborate with the Head of Buying and Design Team to support every stage of the fit process.
• Provide fit comments and approvals in the absence of the Head of Buying, demonstrating a strong eye for detail and garment construction.

Range Planning:

• Assess range plans and styles to ensure a relevant assortment that meets company goals, customer needs, and trend forecasts.
• Regularly update the internal database to ensure all departments have up-to-date and accurate collection information.

Trend Forecasting:

• Stay updated on industry trends, fashion shows, and emerging styles.
• Conduct sales and metric research to predict trends and inform buying decisions.
• Develop design direction and strategy when required.

Critical Path Management:

• Manage and monitor the critical path for collections to ensure timelines are met.
• Identify and flag potential issues early to ensure a smooth production process.

Stock Management:

• Develop strategies to address slow-moving stock or repeat shapes.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to curate shop buttons, seasonal highlights, and reshoot plans for underperforming items.

Customer-Centric Approach:

• Ensure the customer is at the heart of all decisions, from selecting colors and prints to the garment fitting process.

Collaboration and Strategy:

• Communicate with the marketing team to align collection objectives and strategies.
• Manage and fulfill Open-To-Buy (OTB) plans to ensure the company meets sales targets.

Requirements

• Excellent trend forecasting and analytical skills to predict and respond to customer needs.
• Proven experience in a buying role within the fashion industry, with a strong understanding of the fit process.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, and design.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage critical paths and multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in using buying tools, databases, and reporting systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for fashion and trends.

What’s on offer?

• Salary – $100k
• 50% discount on all Oh Polly and Bo+Tee products
• 28 days paid vacation inclusive of company agreed public holidays and your birthday. *Subject to job role, this entitlement may include Christmas shutdown*
• Learning and development opportunities
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with company contributions
• Group health insurance (after successful probation)
• Gym membership (max allocation per month)
• Company pension
• Company social events

This Company Is An Equal Opportunities Employer

Oh Polly job positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.