Buyer - Home & Lifestyle

About Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a globally renowned leader in designing, marketing, and distributing premium lifestyle products across five main categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For over five decades, Ralph Lauren has cultivated a distinctive image and reputation, expanding its product portfolio and presence in international markets. Its well-known brand names include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Chaps, among others.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and ensures fairness for all. Our inclusive environment is supported through talent development, education, employee groups, and celebrations.

Role Overview

Within our attractive Home & Lifestyle division, you will lead buying initiatives across direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels. Your key responsibilities will involve developing assortment strategies, managing product selections, overseeing investment builds and open-to-buy (OTB) control to optimize both brand prestige and commercial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement seasonal assortment strategies aligned with financial and company objectives.
• Analyze seasonal sales data to evaluate performance and inform decision-making.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the Home customer through competitor research, store visits, and market analysis.
• Create product selections designed to enhance brand positioning and achieve commercial success.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective execution of go-to-market plans.
• Collaborate closely with Planning teams to balance open-to-buy budgets and revenue targets, optimizing financial frameworks.
• Forecast unit requirements to meet financial goals while managing key performance indicators such as margins, costs, average unit retail, and sell-through rates.
• Conduct weekly trading reviews across categories to identify risks, opportunities, and adjust inventory levels accordingly.
• Mentor and develop junior team members to foster a high-performing team environment.
• Work cross-functionally to maintain a cohesive omni-channel and omni-region brand offering.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships across the business to ensure clarity and successful achievement of objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated numerical and analytical expertise with the ability to interpret data and uncover commercial opportunities.
• Product-oriented mindset with solid understanding of industry trends, competition, and brand positioning.
• Exceptional organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks for self and team.
• Strong communication abilities, proficient in both verbal and non-verbal presentations.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills capable of motivating colleagues and influencing stakeholders.
• Resilient and solution-driven approach to challenges, with confidence to raise concerns when necessary.
• Advocate for diversity and psychological safety, fostering an empathetic and trusting work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Passionate about products, craftsmanship, and the home furnishings industry.

Additional Information

This position offers a promising opportunity for long-term career growth with Ralph Lauren.