Senior Buyer

Who We Are:

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company’s Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025, Circular by 2030, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal, and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this, this and this. 

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.

 

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our Culver City & Vernon, Los Angeles, requiring an in-office presence of three days per week, with two days remote. 

 

The Role:

We are seeking a Buying Manager to drive the strategic development and comprehensive execution of our product assortment across both our Retail and Wholesale channels. This individual will be a key driver in advancing the product strategy and delivering a well rounded assortment that meets our customers demands across both channels. To excel in this role, the ideal candidate must possess exceptional taste and an innate understanding of the Reformation brand ethos. The ideal candidate possesses the critical balance of creative vision and data-driven analytical skills.

This role will be responsible for defining the strategy, crafting and managing the buying process, overseeing allocation and distribution to all relevant channels, in accordance with company strategic business plans.

We are looking for a Global Buying Leader who can effectively collaborate cross-functionally to build comprehensive assortments that serve the diverse needs and occasions of all Reformation customers worldwide.  

What You’ll Do:

• Own Apparel buying & product strategy for key categories across Retail stores and Wholesale to champion Reformation’s mission of “sustainable fashion for everyone” 
• Drive gross and net sales targets while maintaining inventory productivity targets (WOS levels) and end of season ST% 
• Develop cohesive assortments for both Retail and Wholesale channels that are mutually complementary and in alignment with the global product strategy, ensuring maximum brand synergy and consistent presentation
• Collaborate closely with the Global Merchandising Team, both supporting wider company strategies (key items, marketing) and actively advocating for channel specific needs and providing essential market feedback
• Partner with planning on OTB management, developing sales, margin, & inventory productivity targets, both pre-season and in-season
• Deliver the appropriate depth and breadth by store, analyzing historical sales and store capacity
• Stay close to market needs, competitive landscape and tailor product assortments to each store / market / wholesale account 
• Develop a strong understanding of market dynamics and needs through store visits, rigorous consumer insights, and competitor analysis
• Analyze weekly sales data and proactively execute ad-hoc quantitative analyses to drive deep, expert-level understanding of all assigned categories

You’ll Love This Job If You’re: 

• You are a go- getter; you are competitive and have a natural drive to get things done
• You are super smart with strong problem solving skills
• You love product and completely get the Reformation customer
• You are scrappy and can do a lot without extensive resources
•  Your colleagues love working with you and your manager loves having you on the team
• You can set targets and manage a cross-functional effort to achieve those targets
• You motivate others; you communicate clearly; you inspire your coworkers.
• You are a collaborative, hardworking, problem solver, who leads by example.
• You are way above average, and only want to work at a place that is nowhere near average.

 

Compensation:

At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $100,000 – $120,000 + 10% bonus eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.

This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company’s discretion.

Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

 

Benefits & Perks:

• Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees. 
• We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds. 
• We’re a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you’ll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
• You’ll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
• We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis. 
• We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.

Still don’t know if you should apply? We get it—studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we’re all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you’re passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we’d love to hear from you. If this role doesn’t totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.

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