Retail Buyer (Full-Price) (m/f/d)

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

The Retail Buying (Full-Price) department plays a pivotal role in the success of the HUGO BOSS Retail business. It is responsible for translating the corporate strategy and complementing the global buy into a comprehensive and successful regional assortment achieving the defined targets. The department ensures the Retail channels are inspiring consumers by creating clear brand messages whilst meeting their needs by delivering the right product at the right place at the right time.

The Retail Buyer is responsible for executing buying strategies that align with the company’s brand vision, financial goals, and market demands. This role requires a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, market trends, and product performance to curate an inspiring and commercially successful product assortment. The Retail Buyer collaborates closely with Senior Buyer and Team Lead, but also with the key interfaces such as global buying, merchandising, planning, and retail, to ensure the right products are delivered to the right locations at the right time.

We are looking for a passionate Retail Buyer (Full-Price) (m/f/d) to boost our business performance and take us next level.

What you can expect:

• Buying Strategy and Assortment Building:

  Execute seasonal buying strategies and curate balanced and inspiring product assortments that align with the company’s retail and brand objectives while meeting customer needs and driving sales. Analyse market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks, ensuring assortments reflect the brand’s identity and maximize profitability.

• Sales and Performance Analysis:

  Analyse sales data, inventory levels, and product performance to identify trends and optimize future buying decisions. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sell-through rates, margins, and stock turn to ensure business objectives are met. Run regular reports and insights on buying performance and market trends

• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Alignment:

  Work closely with global buying, merchandising, planning, VM and the retail teams to ensure alignment on product strategies, execution that always meet brand’s standards and drives net sales

• Process Optimization and Innovation:

  Continuously review and refine buying processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in alignment with Senior Buyers and Team leads. Stay updated on industry trends and innovations to bring fresh ideas and approaches to the buying process.

Your profile:

• Educational Background

  : Successfully completed studies in Business Administration, Fashion/Textile Management, or a comparable field

• Professional Experience

  : At least 3 years of experience within Fashion Buying, Fashion Retail, Merchandise Management or a similar fast-paced environment.

Strong market & trend insights into the fashion retail industry

• Leadership Skills

  : Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team effectively.

• Personal Attributes

  : Enthusiastic, self-confident, and self-motivated. Ambitious and driven to implement initiatives and drive change to achieve company goals. Energetic and dynamic personality with a high level of empathy and integrity

• Analytical Expertise

  : Advanced analytical skills with a deep understanding of retail performance metrics, merchandising processes, and strategies. Strong affinity for fashion products and consumer behaviour

• Change Management & Business Acumen

  : Experience in Change Management with excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills

• Technical Proficiency

  : Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Communication Skills

  : Strong verbal and written communication skills, English fluent

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Your benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including vacation and Christmas bonuses, a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket, an annual clothing allowance, a company pension scheme, and our SHIP share program.
• Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working models. With 'Threedom of Work', spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely. Benefit from our 'Me Time' program for personal time off and the option of 30 days of 'Mobile Work EU' annually.
• High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities, a 37-hour workweek, and 30 vacation days a year.
• Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
• Does innovation drive you? Same for us! This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools.
• Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle.
• We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award-winning restaurant & café Times.

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.