Associate Buyer, Shopbop

Shopbop.com is seeking an Associate Buyer to manage a category for the buying team, including ownership of inventory management, reporting and day to day operations. The successful candidate will have a keen sense of fashion and trends, be self-starting, flexible, highly organized, results-oriented, and reliable. They will have excellent analytical skills and have strong computer skills. They must have the proven ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment where teamwork is key. They will also be career-oriented with a strong desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility. Key job responsibilities• Manage vendors independently with support from the buyer • Provide administrative and operational support including assortment planning, purchase order management, open to buys, and vendor profitability • Create and analyze selling reports, execute reorders and assess potential liabilities with high level of accuracy • Drive in season buying strategy, including product selection and key item development • Maintain vendor relationships by responding quickly and accurately to questions, and independently negotiating terms, RTV/swaps, additional discounts, and COOP • Monitor site daily to ensure products are properly represented • Enter, manage and organize all Purchase Orders• Process reorders, receiving issues, RTV’s• Generate multiple reports for the buying team• Maintain vendor relationships and terms by responding quickly and accurately to both internal (company) and external (vendor) questions and requests for information. Research problems.• Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements in a timely manner.• Assist in other miscellaneous processes and procedures.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 3+ years in similar industry-specific environment. Specific category experience not required, but some experience in category management is needed.- Highly proficient in all computer skills including MS excel. ...

Photographer

Shopbop is seeking an experienced fashion Photographer to join our e-commerce photography team in our Madison, WI studio. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven knowledge of the fashion industry and the ability to raise the creative bar through commercially-relevant imagery. The ability to work within interdependent teams is a must. The right person will have an understanding of the balance needed between artistry, organization, communication and cooperation to create visually compelling imagery while maintaining visual and technical standards.Key job responsibilities• Produce high quality images, ensuring they are color consistent and correctly exposed;• Perform specific categories of standardized photography with a high level of competence;• Work with lead photographers in the areas of lighting, visual aesthetics and technical problem-solving;• Image workflow handling for ~3000+ files per day;• Verify color accuracy and perform corrections as needed;• Verify image standards are maintained and escalate issues to Photography, Styling, Coordinators, Inventory, Art Direction or Imaging team POCs;• Use proprietary asset management systems to track and complete products meeting timeline needs;• Troubleshoot on-set photography challenges decisively;• Execute creative direction and articulate rationale for decisions in support of on-brand vision;• Improve processes for studio performance against operational metrics and budget;• Innovate ways to shoot new categories or initiatives;• Upkeep studio equipment, props and supplies;• Follow new processes and provide feedback to ensure successful implementation;• Create customer-facing video assets for product imaging from start to finish.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Photography degree or equivalent industry experience; • 2+ years experience in fast paced e-commerce studio(s); • Excellent command of lighting and photography software (Photoshop, Capture One, Bridge and Lightroom); • Strong understanding of color profile management policies and best practices, including the ability to color shift and manage multiple peripheral devices; • Ability to work in a constantly changing, fast paced, e-commerce setting; • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with other team members; • Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail; • Strong portfolio featuring fashion photography categories; • Understanding of the video production process, equipment, technology and roles; • Experience in communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple teams for tech or experimentation related functions. ...

Sourcing & Compliance Manager, Shopbop Buying & Planning

Do you have a passion for products? Do you want to help us build a business from the ground up? Shopbop is hiring a Sourcing & Compliance Manager to support our private label program. We are looking for a customer obsessed, analytical and entrepreneurial Sourcing & Compliance Manager to manage and execute our global sourcing program. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for creating global sourcing strategies and processes to develop and deliver best in class products. The ideal candidate will drive the global sourcing process from A to Z including strategic vendor management, sourcing workflow management, product development, production, social accountability, product compliance, and risk management. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the product design, in-stock managers, logistics, and social accountability teams to improve supply chain efficiencies and ensure our products and vendors meet our high standards.Key job responsibilitiesKey job responsibilities • Collaborate with Design/Buying and supplier to design and develop product • Manage the product life cycle from product development through production • Owns vendor communication on design development • Manage detailed garment components, BOM's, and garment costing • Own raw material ownership strategy and planning • Create and manage T&A calendar for development and production. Responsible for driving and tracking adherence to maintaining SLA’s • Minimize business risk by proactively seeking out vendor issues and finding solutions before issues arise • On-board new suppliers and train existing suppliers on SOP’s A day in the lifeYou will have ownership over the production T&A calendar, raw materials, and vendor relationships ensuring on time delivery of quality products. You will also own adherence to compliance standards. This role will interface with the Buying team, Planning, Logistics, Suppliers, Designers (internal and external) across the program and other organizations.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of product management experience- Experience managing technical products or online services- Experience in product, program, or project management in leading cross-functional teams in delivery of major new products or services ...

Sr. Technical Program Manager, Shopbop

As the Buying Technical Program Manager at Shopbop, you will lead technical programs that make Shopbop “the daily destination for style inspiration and discovery”. Collaborating with a diverse team of fashion buyers, software engineers, and senior leadership, your programs will directly enhance Shopbop’s product selection by improving operational tooling, integrating AI-driven insights, and expanding brand-selection through new channels - improving the Shopbop experience for millions of style-savvy customers. As a senior member of the technology team you will own additional organization-wide responsibilities to help Shopbop technology achieve their goals. Since Shopbop is part of Amazon, you will have access to the brightest technologist and e-commerce experts and be able to make your mark - have fun, make history!Key job responsibilitiesYou will oversee programs that drive key Shopbop objectives in the Buying and Planning space, writing plans, getting buy-in on approach, and overseeing delivery as work is completed by Shopbop technology teams. You will partner with buying leaders, software managers, user experience designers, data scientists, and engineer to launch new programs. You will use data and customer feedback to iteratively improve products and deliver more for customers. You will apply your technical background to help accelerate delivery and set realistic plans.A day in the lifeYou start with email, and are happy to see a stakeholder is aligned with your proposal to change how science findings are used in the core replenishment tool, but see they have a few questions on how certainty is used - you make a note to discuss it in your next 1-1. You spend the morning writing the UAT plan for new in-market tool, making sure it’s ready well ahead of fashion week! In the afternoon you have a 1-1 with the data team who are making good progress on your requests and end the day reviewing progress on a tech mandate you oversee.About the teamShopbop is the leading global destination for style inspiration, offering best-in-class curations that inspire and delight our customers.Customer obsession runs through the entire Shopbop organization—our collaborative culture encourages teams to think outside the box and work cross-functionally to provide a shopping experience that’s easy, innovative, and most of all, fun. Each employee has an impact on our organization, working on projects that influence the broader fashion, retail, and technology industries.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- 3+ years of software development experience- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Merchandise Planner, Shopbop Buying & Planning

Shopbop is looking for an innovative, results-driven Merchandise Planner with an entrepreneurial spirit to drive high revenue growth. The Merchandise Planner will partner with the buying team to develop category strategy and execute against strategic plans to achieve financial targets. He/she will work to plan, analyze, and continually improve inventory strategy and profitability of the business . The successful candidate must be able to move beyond applying standard templates for solving problems, and support the team with creative, innovative ideas that are translated into actionable insights for the business. Core Responsibilities: - Partner with buyer to design seasonal and annual strategies by category and vendor. - Build financial plans in accordance with merchandise strategies to maximize profitability. - Drive decision making in season to achieve financial and strategic targets. - Manage inventory health, open-to-buy, item-level forecasting, and assortment planning. - Optimize sales and inventory productivity through analysis and plans that drive high impact decision making. - Forecast financials and related operational metrics. - Manage reporting, driving a high standard for analytical excellence. - Develop price reduction and exit recommendations with buying team. Other Responsibilities: - Plan and forecast reconciliation across type and category. - Envision the future and facilitate building it. - Train and develop team members.About the teamHere at Shopbop, we are inspired to never stop embracing our uniqueness for both our employees and our customers. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience ...