Job Description

Position: Associate Buyer, Sandro-Paris Mens

Location: SMCP North America Headquarters, 44 Wall Street / 20th Floor, New York, NY 10005

Who We Are

SMCP is a prominent global leader in the luxury fashion market, celebrated for its Parisian Chic ready-to-wear and accessories collections. Operating across diverse international hubs, from Shanghai to New York City, our commitment to sustainable growth defines our brand values. With a portfolio comprising four distinguished global brands – Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac – our influence spans 46 countries from free-standing lifestyle boutiques to leased concession shop-in-shops and off-price outlets. Complementing our physical presence, our eCommerce websites in the U.S. and Canada extend our reach as we continue to shape the future of Contemporary Luxury Fashion across the globe.

Visit our Global Company website at https://www.smcp.com/en to learn more.

What Sets Us Apart as an Employer in the Global Luxury Fashion Space

At SMCP, our distinctiveness as an employer in the global luxury fashion sector lies in our unwavering commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Anchored by three pillars – Product, People, and Planet – our CSR strategy is a testament to our dedication to sustainability and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Our clearly defined core values, instilled from the top down, form the bedrock of our organizational culture. Here at SMCP, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our 6500 world-wide passionate entrepreneur team members. Our strong financial results are bolstering or appeal as an employer, marking 2021 as our “comeback” year. Add to this mix our uniquely coveted Parisian chic merchandise collections, and you have an employer that not only sets trends in the fashion world but also cultivates a work environment that fosters innovation, diversity, and success. Here at SMCP, passion meets purpose, and together, we redefine the future of luxury fashion.

Position Objectives

Lead the Sandro Men’s business in North America across Buying and Allocation, owning the collection lifecycle from assortment strategy through in-season performance and inventory optimization. Translate brand vision and market insights into commercially successful assortments through data-driven analysis and cross-functional partnership.

Organizational Structure - Reporting Relationships

Internal:

• Direct Supervisor: Director of Sandro Merchandising
• Executive Head: Vice President, Sandro-Paris
• Individual Contributor (no direct reports)

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Buying Strategy & Collection Ownership

• Build seasonal + carryover assortments aligned with OTB, balancing breadth vs. depth, commercial opportunity, and brand vision.

• Attend Paris buying sessions and manage all aspects of seasonal and carryover order placement, including key investments, additions/cancellations, exceptions/drops.

• Ensure alignment between systemic inputs, cross-functional tracking tools, and operational execution.

• Analyze historical performance, customer insights, and market trends to identify growth opportunities, inform assortment architecture, and provide feedback to Paris HQ + advocate for North America-specific opportunities

• Conduct regular store visits to assess merchandising execution and gather field feedback, translating insights into actionable assortment recommendations.

• Challenge processes, assumptions, and inputs that do not drive productivity, while proposing innovative solutions and test opportunities to improve performance.
• Support Outlet through targeted reorders and holistic buying strategies across aged stock and FP Favorites.

In-Season Performance & Commercial Strategy

• Own in-season delivery tracking across North America and France-facing communication, proactively identifying risks, delays, and opportunities.

• Prioritize late deliveries and recommend actions to protect performance and key seasonal moments.

• Execute Men’s Full Price allocation and replenishment strategies aligned with collection and investment decisions.

• Own allocation strategy and execution for inventory adjustments, ensuring recommendations are data-backed and commercially scalable.

• Analyze weekly business trends, store/product/size performance, WOS, OOS, and field insights to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations for leadership and cross-functional partners.

• Apply broad business knowledge across allocation decisions including sizing, store depth, substitute styles, centralization opportunities, and controlled business tests.

• Own markdown bucketing strategy, inclusions/exclusions, and hindsight analysis across Full Price and Outlet channels.

• Manage inter-store transfers, end-of-season liquidation execution, wardrobe allocation, and PR requests.
• Own allocation setup for seasonal transitions, proactively reassessing prior assumptions and setup logic where needed.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

• Serve as the regional Men’s collection expert, providing strategic product guidance across categories, deliveries, styling, and seasonal priorities.

• Prepare seasonal and monthly Business Reviews to be shared with Global leadership teams and internal stakeholders.

• Cascade seasonal collection vision, assortment strategies, and key investments across cross-functional, field-facing, and leadership forums (Business Reviews, Kick Offs, PK Sessions, Cluster Calls, Newsletters).
• Partner cross-functionally to support key initiatives, events, and activations while developing product communication tools and business storytelling materials for field and leadership teams.

Principal Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Required

Education / Experience:

• 4–6 years of buying, merchandising, or planning experience, preferably within contemporary or luxury apparel/fashion retail
• Men’s apparel experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and retail reporting tools
• Experience managing assortments, seasonal buys, and sales analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred

Special Skills:

• Strong understanding of fashion trends, competitive landscape, and customer behavior
• Ability to analyze business performance and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Highly collaborative with strong cross-functional partnership skills
• French language proficiency is a plus

Personal Characteristics:

• • Action-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Results-driven with strong commercial acumen
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and social perceptiveness
  • Passion for fashion, product, and brand storytelling
  • Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and team-first mentality

What We Will Offer You in Return!

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Generous shopping discount
• Generous PTO Bank
• Separate bank of sick pay
• 12 corporate holidays with early dismissals the day before the holiday.
• 401K Savings Plan
• Culture of Engagement
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• 4 completely remote workweeks per year.