Fashion Buyer - Women's Apparel

Who We Are

Jeans Warehouse is a Hawaii-based junior fashion retailer with locations across Hawaii and Guam. Since 1978, we have offered a wide variety of affordable trend-driven apparel, footwear, and accessories in kids, junior, and plus sizes. We are proud to be an employee-owned company (ESOP) focused on growth, community, and opportunity.

About This Opportunity

We are hiring a Fashion Buyer for our Los Angeles office. This is a hybrid role based in the downtown fashion district. This buyer will be responsible for multimillion dollar categories. This position reports to the Merchandise Manager.

Candidates must have at least 2+ years of buying experience in fashion retail. Off-price experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the buying and planning teams to fill OTB and plan product assortment

• Analyze reports to drive positive sales

• Monitor and predict market trends

• Develop and maintain vendor relationships

• Attend business meetings and vendor appointments

• Negotiate affordable prices for merchandise

• Communicate with merchandising team to develop products and properly present trends

Qualifications

• 2+ years of buying experience in fashion retail – off price preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Fashion Merchandising, and or related field preferred)

• Strong Excel skills and retail math

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines

• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written

• Bilingual skills (Spanish or Korean) are a plus

• Must be an independent thinker and self-starter

• Must be able to reliably commute to the downtown Los Angeles office on a weekly basis

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive salary based on experience: $80,000 - $95,000 annually

• Employee ownership through ESOP

• Affordable health and dental insurance

• Paid holidays, PTO and accrued vacation

• Opportunity to grow in a supportive, inclusive work environment

Additional Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

• Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA

• Meetings: Must be able to attend in-person meetings as needed

• Travel: Up to 10% travel

• Start Date: Flexible; position is currently open