Buyer (Merchant) - Kids
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- A Kidswear Expert: Someone with a strong understanding of the children's apparel market, including product, fit, sizing, consumer behavior and competitive positioning.
- A Product-Obsessed Merchant: An individual who loves product, understands what makes a successful assortment and can translate the SKIMS brand identity into a compelling children's offering.
- Commercially Minded: A strong financial thinker who understands how buying decisions impact sales, profitability and inventory productivity.
- Analytical & Decisive: Comfortable interpreting data, identifying opportunities and making confident, informed commercial decisions.
- Entrepreneurial: Excited by the opportunity to build a new category, establish processes and contribute to the long-term growth of SKIMS Kids.
- Collaborative: A natural partner who builds strong relationships and works effectively across Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing and Operations.
- Agile & Adaptable: Energized by a fast-paced, evolving environment and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Detail-Oriented & Accountable: Someone who takes ownership, follows through and consistently delivers high-quality work.
Full description
SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear and everyday essentials. Built on a foundation of innovation, inclusivity and exceptional fit, SKIMS is redefining the apparel industry through thoughtfully designed products that prioritize comfort, quality and functionality.
As we continue to expand our product offering, SKIMS Kids represents an exciting opportunity to bring our signature approach to comfort, fit and innovation to a new generation.
**Position Overview
SKIMS is seeking a commercially driven, highly analytical and product-passionate Buyer for SKIMS Kids to join our growing Merchandising & Buying team.
This individual will play a pivotal role in developing and executing compelling, commercially successful assortments for SKIMS Kids, helping establish and grow this exciting new category within the brand.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in children's apparel buying, with an excellent understanding of the kidswear market, consumer shopping behaviors, product trends and the unique considerations involved in buying for children across different age groups.
Working closely with Design, Product Development, Planning, Allocation and cross-functional partners, the Buyer will be responsible for building thoughtful, customer-focused assortments that reflect the SKIMS brand DNA while driving revenue, profitability and inventory productivity.
This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial merchant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about building a new category from the ground up.
Buying & Assortment Strategy
- Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies for SKIMS Kids, aligned with the overall brand vision, financial objectives and growth plans.
- Build commercially compelling assortments across assigned children's product categories, balancing comfort, functionality, quality and style.
- Partner with Merchandising, Design and Product Development to influence seasonal product direction, ensuring assortments meet customer needs and commercial opportunities.
- Own assortment architecture, including product breadth, depth, pricing, size ranges, color and silhouette strategies.
- Develop a strong understanding of age-specific product requirements, sizing considerations and purchasing patterns across the children's apparel market.
- Identify opportunities for new product introductions, category expansion and assortment optimization.
- Establish the appropriate balance of core essentials, seasonal collections, fashion-driven products and replenishment opportunities.
- Support the development of assortments that translate the SKIMS aesthetic into age-appropriate, functional and commercially relevant children's products.