As the Buyer for Perry Ellis Sportswear, this person will be responsible for driving the seasonal product lifecycle, business strategy, and open-to-buy management for a large-scale, high-volume category based out of our Corporate Office in Miami, FL.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5–6+ years of progressive professional experience in apparel buying, retail merchandising, or inventory demand management.
- Dedicated buying experience within the menswear sector is required.
- Proven background managing a high-volume SKU environment and architecting extensive, multi-department product assortments to a corporate/wholesale caliber.
- Strong baseline understanding of product lifecycles in menswear or sportswear fields, with explicit familiarity tracking multi-department SKU allocations and colorway hierarchies (Core, Fashion, and Seasonal).
- Advanced proficiency with product lifecycle management (PLM) software and major enterprise resource planning systems (ERP software like Jesta or Essentus), combined with master-level execution inside Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
- Comprehensive mastery of basic retail math formulations (including inventory turn metrics, Open-to-Buy calculations, gross margin return on investment, and dynamic forecast modeling).
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related commercial discipline.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Financial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Work-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays
- Growth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP)
- Team Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities
- Exclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e-commerce sites