Dolce&Gabbana Associate Buyer

About Dolce&Gabbana

Founded in Milan in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, Dolce&Gabbana is an Italian luxury house distinguished by its Sicilian inspirations, expressive aesthetic and devotion to craftsmanship. Its universe spans ready-to-wear, accessories, fine jewellery, beauty and home collections, alongside the exceptional creations of Alta Moda and Alta Sartoria. As an employer, the house brings together creative, artisanal, commercial and corporate expertise to translate a distinctive identity into products and client experiences worldwide. Careers across design, product development, merchandising, retail and supporting functions place professionals at the intersection of Italian heritage, contemporary luxury and the demands of an international business.

Dolce&Gabbana is seeking an Associate Buyer to manage designated categories across seasonal buying and in-season product management for North America. The role partners with merchandising and cross-functional teams on assortment development, inventory optimization, business analysis, and regional initiatives. Salary is $70,000–$80,000, with eligibility for variable commission.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own designated categories, classifications, or areas of the business throughout the seasonal buying process.
• Develop seasonal assortments with the Buyer and Merchandising leadership, determining style selection, depth, quantities, and product mix based on financial objectives, historical performance, client demand, and Brand direction.
• Participate in seasonal markets and buying sessions, developing a clear point of view and recommending assortment opportunities and risks.
• Develop store and regional assortment recommendations based on productivity, client profiles, store feedback, climate, market dynamics, and historical performance.
• Manage buy tools, order entry, assortment plans, line sheets, and seasonal recaps, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Identify opportunities to maximize regional relevance while maintaining alignment with the global collection and Brand strategy.
• Partner with Planning and Allocation to balance buys against sales plans, inventory objectives, and store capacity.
• Conduct weekly analysis of assigned categories, identifying opportunities and risks and recommending actions.
• Analyze sales, sell-through, inventory, weeks of supply, and product productivity.
• Recommend reorders, replenishment, transfers, and stock consolidation.
• Partner with Planning and Allocation to optimize inventory and maximize business opportunities.
• Partner with Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Retail, Wholesale, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain, and HQ teams.
• Represent assigned categories in business reviews, assortment discussions, and cross-functional meetings.
• Support store openings, events, product launches, and other strategic regional initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to Assistant Buyers and junior team members.
• Monitor luxury market trends, competitive assortments, pricing, and client preferences.
• Own weekly and monthly reporting for assigned categories, highlighting results, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead portions of seasonal hindsight and post-mortem analysis to inform future buying decisions.
• Present business insights and recommendations to Merchandising leadership and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, or Planning within luxury or premium fashion.
• Demonstrated experience managing a category or a meaningful portion of a business.
• Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and knowledge of retail KPIs.
• Strong product sensibility and commercial understanding of the luxury client.
• Ability to translate business performance into clear recommendations and actions.
• Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with comfort taking ownership and accountability.
• Ability to balance Brand vision, product instinct, and commercial objectives.

Skills

Experience

4–6+ years in Buying, Merchandising, or Planning within luxury or premium fashion; demonstrated experience managing a category or a meaningful portion of a business.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 80,000 per annum.

Benefits

Eligible for variable commission; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; FSA plans.

Culture

Dolce&Gabbana’s workplace culture is shaped by its Italian heritage, expressive creativity and exacting standards of craftsmanship. Teams work within a distinctive creative vision that blends Sicilian influences with theatrical flair, placing strong emphasis on aesthetic identity, artisanal know-how and meticulous attention to detail.

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