Senior Buyer / Merchant Job at REVOLVE, Los Angeles, CA

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  • REVOLVE
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Senior Buyer / Merchant

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer/Merchant is a key leader within the Buying & Merchandising team, responsible for independently managing a portfolio of brands and driving strategic growth, brand development, and operational excellence. This role oversees product strategy, financial planning, trend identification, and may manage a team of direct reports. Acting as a bridge between business and creative, the Senior Buyer/Merchant leads cross-functional initiatives, identifies market opportunities, and develops seasonal assortments that balance customer demand with innovative, trend-forward collections.

This position will play a pivotal role in an exciting new project, leading merchandising efforts and working closely with creative teams to bring innovative concepts to life. Additionally, the role will support the trend-led, short-lead chase program by managing open to buy budgets, working closely with the 3P team to identify emerging trends, and pushing initiatives as needed to ensure timely delivery of trend-driven product assortments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Brand Ownership & Strategy – Independently lead buying and merchandising for a portfolio of brands, driving long-term growth strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Strategic Planning & Innovation – Identify growth opportunities, develop actionable plans, and execute initiatives to expand categories and capture emerging trends.
  • Market & Consumer Insights – Monitor trends, competitors, and customer behavior to guide product strategy, maintain deep knowledge of the REVOLVE customer and stay ahead of market trends.
  • Buying & Merchandising Leadership – Oversee and lead all key milestone meetings, including Buy Meetings, Sketch Reviews, and Product Development Approvals, ensuring alignment across teams.
  • Pricing, Cost & Margin Management – Establish pricing strategies and retail buckets while balancing margin goals and competitive positioning.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making – Manage budgets and leverage sales data and reporting tools to optimize assortments and financial performance. Conduct research on top and bottom sellers, product elements, categories, and program development within REVOLVE/FWRD to inform strategic decisions and optimize offerings.
  • Team Management & Development – Potentially lead and mentor a team of direct reports, overseeing workload, productivity, and career growth through guidance, delegation, and performance reviews. Provide strategic direction, problem-solving support, and feedback to build strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership – Partner across departments and act as a key liaison to drive alignment, optimize processes, and support initiatives that enhance innovation and operational excellence.
  • Operational Excellence – Optimize KPIs, reporting, and workflows to improve efficiency, while independently managing special projects and balancing priorities across multiple brands and initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, or retail planning, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Advanced understanding of garment construction, costing, fabrications, and value assessment.
  • Strong understanding of retail math, including markup, margin planning, open-to-buy, and inventory productivity.
  • Proven track record of strategic brand management and driving profitable growth.
  • Highly skilled in data analysis, reporting tools, and business intelligence systems.
  • Exceptional leadership, delegation, and team development abilities.
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong, collaborative relationships.
  • Deep knowledge of fashion industry trends, competitive market landscape, and consumer behavior.

Job Tags

Seasonal work,

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