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IVY & OAK is a direct-to-consumer fashion brand based in Berlin. Since its launch in May 2016, IVY & OAK has been driven by the idea of rethinking fashion and making it sustainable. Our guiding principle? Think differently, act differently. We are a brand that challenges the status quo and perceives sustainability not as an option, but as a foundation and a necessity.
IVY & OAK is one of Europe's fastest growing fashion labels and is represented beyond the borders of Europe with its own online store, its own store and through various retail partners.
We are set to enter the next exciting phase of rapid growth over the coming years and are looking to strengthen our team.
YOUR CHALLENGE
- Communication with suppliers and building relationships with them
- Negotiation of prices and delivery dates of fabrics, trims, and garments
- Creation and maintenance of line sheets and order overviews
- Order placement (Co-definition of own stock quantities and placing orders through the ERP and reorder management)
- ERP maintenance
- Finding and onboarding of new suppliers if needed
- Participation in sustainability projects
- Support with trend research and conduct store checks
- Attending concept & proto meeting and submit fabric information to the product team
- Fabric sourcing with special attention to sustainable fabrics
- Fabric testing in collaboration with the Product Development Team
- Fabric block and leftover management
- Attend fabric fairs
YOUR SKILLS
- A degree in fashion management or in business administration, or equivalent qualification
- Relevant experience (approx. 2-3 years) in Fashion Buying or Product Management, ideally with a focus on high-end women’s clothing
- Understanding of the fashion industry (particularly in e-commerce business) and a passion for textile products
- Knowledge about sustainable materials and sustainability in the fashion sector is important
- Keen sense of trends and quality
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- You are highly motivated, a team player and have a hands-on mentality
- You are structured, priority-oriented, and have an independent way of working
- Experience with Excel sheets and PPT is a must, experience with an ERP system is desired
- Very good spoken and written English
YOUR BENEFITS
- An entrepreneurial, high-impact experience at a well-funded startup and one of the fastest-growing D2C brands in Europe
- An open and transparent company culture with highly motivated colleagues at our lovely office in the heart of Berlin
- A great employee discount on our whole collection
- Department
- Product & Design
- Locations
- Office Berlin
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Office Berlin
Benefits
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Creative freedom and high level of responsibility
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Transparent company culture with flat hierarchies
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Ambitious and open-minded team
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Beautiful office located in the heart of Berlin
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Attractive employee and family&friends discount on our entire collection
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Subsidized BVG corporate ticket for public transport
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Mindset for sustainability and fair production
Facts
- IVY OAK was founded in May 2016
- The company employs 50 passionate employees: 80% women and 20% men
- IVY OAK is active in 28 countries via its online shop and premium retailers
- Two collections are launched per year, each characterised by timeless style and elegance
- IVY OAK is a member of SEDEX, one of the world’s largest organisations that helps companies manage responsible sourcing in their supply chain. As a SEDEX member we are able to trace and understand our supply chain so that we can work on continuous improvement for everyone involved in it.
- The head office is based in Berlin
About IVY OAK
Join us on our journey and discover the IVY OAK world. We believe that together, we can make a difference!
BUYER (m/w/d)
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