Senior Fashion Apparel Buyer-Dallas

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Buyer – Women’s- $90K

Department: Merchandising

Reports To: Director of Buying

Schedule: Monday – Friday ONSITE FULL TIME

Role Overview

As the Senior Buyer – Women’s, you will drive strategic assortment planning and product selection, curating fashion-forward collections that align with our brand aesthetic and customer preferences. You will manage the end-to-end product lifecycle—from concept to in-season execution—using data-driven insights, trend analysis, and customer feedback. This role requires strong commercial acumen, leadership capabilities, and deep knowledge of the women’s fashion retail space.

Key Responsibilities

Assortment Strategy & Product Selection

Lead the development of seasonal category strategies to achieve sales and margin goals Build well-balanced assortments using data, market trends, and customer behavior Conduct in-depth attribute analysis to ensure optimal assortment breadth and depth Oversee high-volume SKU assortments and drive a consistent cadence of weekly product releases to sustain newness, customer engagement, and sales momentum Maintain accurate assortment plans, updating regularly based on performance and receipts Support marketing strategies by balancing hero and acquisition-driving products

Avara Exclusive Product Development

Drive brand-aligned product development by translating trend insights and customer feedback into commercially viable styles Collaborate with Design, Product, and Sourcing teams to ensure cohesive development, margin optimization, and timely execution Utilize weekly selling data and seasonal hindsight to guide vendor requests and inform future assortments

Vendor Relations & Negotiation

Build and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial vendor partnerships Negotiate pricing, terms, and exclusivity to improve profitability and delivery timelines Attend industry tradeshows and market events to evaluate, select, and source from wholesale lines while identifying new vendor and product opportunities Continuously evaluate vendor performance and onboard new partners as needed Conduct regular vendor meetings and ensure clear follow-ups

Sales Performance & Inventory Management

Monitor category and product-level sales performance daily Conduct weekly sales recaps and identify key opportunities or risks Recommend actions such as restocks, markdowns, or marketing support Partner with Planning to manage stock levels and ensure receipt accuracy Use insights from product life cycles to refine future assortment strategies

Trend Forecasting & Market Awareness

Stay informed on global fashion trends, consumer behavior shifts, and industry developments Conduct thorough trend analysis to support seasonal planning Monitor competitor assortments and share key findings with the team

Leadership & Team Development

Manage and mentor Assistant Buyers through regular check-ins and developmental coaching Review workload, KPIs, and career goals, providing clear and constructive feedback Delegate new tasks and projects to support team growth and skill-building Ensure timelines and deliverables are met with a high degree of accuracy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead internal product reviews with Creative, Marketing, and other departments Communicate product decisions with strategic rationale Flag at-risk styles or delays proactively to ensure timely resolutions Represent the merchandising point of view in company-wide meetings and projects

Financial Management & Analysis

Develop and manage the buying budget to align with company goals Analyze margin performance, sales data, and inventory productivity Adjust buying strategies based on data-driven insights and market trends Partner with Finance and Planning to ensure targets are met

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinking Leadership & Mentorship Trend Awareness & Aesthetic Judgment Cross-Functional Collaboration Results Orientation Negotiation & Communication Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field 6+ years of buying or merchandising in the women’s fashion retail sector, preferably with eCommerce experience. Strong analytical and forecasting skills with a data-first mindset Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator Skilled in inventory management software and Excel Experience mentoring and leading a team preferred