Temp Position (5 months) Associate Buyer, Men's Footwear

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rally sign.An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stand out for its unique know-how in each of its areas of expertise, from garment factory to omnichannel distribution. At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. This elegance guides all of its actions and its social and environmental commitments. Working at Lacoste is belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build the future. Committed to making equal opportunities a reality and to revealing potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life, embracing their differences. Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people within the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant and Tecnifibre (http://mf-brands.com/). SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Associate Buyer (Temporary) leads the Men's Footwear team supporting execution of seasonal merchandise strategies that align with Lacoste's brand vision and business objectives. This role partners closely with Buying, Planning/Allocations, Wholesale, Digital, HQ Merchandising, Marketing, Visual and Commercial teams to ensure the successful execution of product assortments, timely product launches, and inventory management across North America. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about premium fashion, footwear, and consumer trends. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES • Develop and execute seasonal assortments for the Men's Footwear category. • Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, customer demand, and market trends to provide actionable recommendations. • Prepare weekly and seasonal selling reports, including style, color, size, and category performance analyses. • Create, maintain, and track purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely product delivery. • Maintain product information, pricing, cost, and assortment data within merchandising and Anaplan systems. • Assist in assortment planning, line reviews, product presentations, and seasonal market meetings. • Partner with Planning to monitor inventory levels, replenishment opportunities, and promotional/markdown recommendations. • Collaborate with E-commerce, Retail, Wholesale, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing teams to support product launches and promotional initiatives. • Support sample management for meetings, photography, and product reviews. • Stay informed on footwear industry trends, competitive brands, consumer insights, and emerging market opportunities. • Perform additional merchandising and buying responsibilities as assigned.