About Us

Fashion Nova is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the world. In 2018, we were named the #1 most-searched fashion brand on Google. Since then, we have continued to grow, launching Fashion Nova CARES, NovaKIDS, Nova Beauty, and Maven Beauty. Even more amazing launches are in the works as we speak!

At Fashion Nova, we are dedicated to bringing the customer the latest trends to make them look and feel their best without the high price point. We deliver the hottest styles at lightning-fast speed, ensuring that all are included with FashionNovaCURVE and NovaMEN. Wherever our customer is, we are committed to bringing them the trends they love at the prices they love.

About the Role

The FN Senior Director of Buying is responsible for keeping up a reputation in the fashion world that is second to none, by bringing it every day. You will know your category and customer demographic, picking strong and innovative selections of product styles. You will utilize your skillset by using shopping patterns, past purchases, and other information to support the purchase and merchandising strategies of Fashion Nova to stay ahead of
the competition. You will partner with a large and collaborative team across Fashion Nova to drive sales, margins and other targets as defined.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute upon strategies to achieve financial objectives assigned categories
• Conduct and oversee all necessary sales analysis to support business decision-making and growth
• Responsible for assorting, buying and price positioning product for assigned categories
• Create seasonal merchandising strategies and line plans
• Leverage partnerships with Product Merchandising and Design to ensure line plans and product needs are met
• Partner with Planning team to manage OTB, sales plan, margin goals, etc. on a regular basis
• Supervise and guide team of Buyers to develop upon strengths and maintain growth within the organization
• Visit key markets on a consistent basis to understand specific store and customer needs
• Understand desires, needs, wants, experience, and expectations of our Nova Babes.
• Ensure you fully understand the competitive landscape of other companies in the marketplace.
• Participate in the development of plans to align to seasonal buying decisions and product purchases.
• Become an expert in customer purchasing trends and behaviors.
• Work closely with vendors to identify and select items and drive decisions.
• Partner with the rest of the buying team and other Fashion Nova team members to partner with new suppliers to bring the best products to our Nova Babes.
• Drive exclusivity with vendors in products, terms, pricing, vendor-funded-markdowns, etc.
• Teach, coach and motivate Assistant Buyers to become STARS in product selection, and assist in professional growth of the team.
• Any other duties assigned by management

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field
• Minimum 15 years’ experience as a fashion Buyer
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills required
• Multi-lingual (Korean, French, Spanish, Italian, etc…) abilities is a plus
• Extreme multitasking skills.
• High ability to work efficiently and quickly without a lack of superior quality.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and reorder workload in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible thinker with the ability to make sound independent decisions.
• Ability to work with direct supervision, check ego at the door, and work well with others at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k Match
• Kitchen stocked with snacks and drinks
• Weekly catered food, fun events, raffles and free FN swag  
• Summer Fridays at HQ
• Company Sponsored Parties
• Team bonding events and programs to strengthen relationships with co-workers

Fashion Nova, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.