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- A strong team player with a passionate, results-driven attitude.
- Awareness of retail landscape, product trends and current state of market.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft packages including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Effective communication skills at all levels, both written and spoken.
- Previous experience in a similar Buying, Planning or Merchandising role is preferable.
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Associate Buyer FTC - London (Greater), United Kingdom - Ralph Lauren
Description
Company DescriptionRalph Lauren Corporation (
NYSE:
RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality.
For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.
The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all.
We foster a culture of inclusion through:
Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buying Associate to join and contribute to a high-performing Menswear team.
The Buying Associate role is a key support to the Buying team in achieving departmental financial plans and ensuring the seasonal strategies are realised from inception through to implementation in store and online.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProduct Management and Category Ownership