Job Specifications
Ralph 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.
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This is a Permanent position supporting our Menswear Wholesale Buying & Planning Team with operations to establish the optimum commercial cross channel assortment for related brands/regions, whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Individual accountabilities
Assort, price and forecast the line
Maintain the line in the IT system
Order & track samples orders
Track business performance weekly (SI, SO, GM,...)
Benchmark decisions against competition & broader market landscape
Prepare & present the assortment at line opening meeting
Shared accountabilities
Define seasonal assortment needs upfront & share with Global Merchandising teams
Contribute to brand elevation both on qualitative and quantitative point of view
Participate/initiate business development projects
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Office package knowledge
2+ years work experience as Buying Assistant or similar role
Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values
Excitement about team work and straight talk
About the Company
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of luxury lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, footwear & accessories, home, fragrances and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren has sought to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. Its reputation and distinctive image have been developed across a wide range of products, brands, distribution channels and international markets. The Company’s brand names – which include Ra...
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