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Head Buyer Women’s Apparel Multi Retail Business - Odella Everyday

Retail

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We are a growing multi-location women’s apparel retail group seeking an experienced Head Buyer to lead and oversee all buying activities across our stores. This role is responsible for strategic seasonal planning, vendor management, inventory balance, and translating brand vision into profitable, well-curated assortments. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with strong instincts for women’s fashion and a disciplined approach to planning and execution.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead seasonal and in-season buying across all store locations
  • Develop and manage seasonal buying plans and open-to-buy budgets
  • Build cohesive assortments by category, price point, and customer profile
  • Analyze sales performance, sell-through, margins, and inventory depth
  • Adjust buys based on real-time performance and store-level needs
  • Oversee vendor relationships, negotiations, and line reviews
  • Identify new brands and product opportunities aligned with our customer
  • Partner closely with ownership, planners, and store teams
  • Ensure balanced inventory across locations and categories
  • Maintain clear buying calendars and delivery flow by season

Planning and Analytics

  • Own the buying calendar from pre-season planning through post-season review
  • Forecast sales and inventory needs by store and category
  • Use data to guide decisions while maintaining strong fashion judgment
  • Review weekly and monthly performance reports and react accordingly
  • Manage markdown strategy input and end-of-season exits

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Act as the senior authority on buying decisions
  • Mentor and guide junior buyers or buying support staff if applicable
  • Communicate clearly with store teams regarding product strategy
  • Align buying decisions with overall business goals and brand positioning

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a senior buyer or head buyer in women’s apparel
  • Strong understanding of retail math, margins, and inventory management
  • Experience buying full seasonal lines ahead of season
  • Ability to balance creative vision with financial discipline
  • Highly organized with strong decision-making skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing retail environment
  • Experience buying for multiple locations is a strong plus

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to lead and shape the buying strategy of a growing retail group
  • Direct collaboration with ownership
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Long-term growth opportunity within the company
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  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    $60,000 – $80,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Clothing store, Store • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since January, 2026

Privately owned women’s apparel retail group serving the Orthodox Jewish community, with multiple stores and online channels. We focus on modest fashion, quality, fit, and curated seasonal assortments.

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