Senior Buyer, DTC

White \& Warren is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead the buying strategy for our ecommerce channel at an exciting stage of growth. This role owns the DTC buy from seasonal planning through in-season performance management and will play a meaningful role in shaping the next chapter of the business.

Reporting to the VP, Omni-Channel Planning, the Senior Buyer will translate brand vision and financial objectives into clear, disciplined investment decisions. We are looking for a commercially minded, entrepreneurial leader who takes initiative, thinks proactively, and is energized by the opportunity to build and scale a high-performing DTC business.

Key Responsibilities

Seasonal Buying \& Investment Strategy

• Build and execute the seasonal DTC buy across all categories

• Determine style count, color depth, and unit allocation based on performance and growth objectives

• Evaluate carryover productivity and manage newness strategically

• Partner with Planning to align investments with sales, margin, and inventory targets

• Present clear investment recommendations grounded in financial impact

In-Season Performance Management

• Own DTC performance across revenue, margin, sell-through, and returns

• Translate weekly performance into actionable adjustments at the style and category level

• Manage replenishment, receipt flow, markdown strategy, and risk mitigation

• Adjust depth and timing to protect margin and maximize full-price sell-through

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Represent DTC priorities in product and assortment discussions

• Provide commercial perspective early in the product lifecycle

• Deliver clear, data-informed updates and forward-looking strategies

Qualifications

• 5–7\+ years of apparel buying experience with direct ecommerce ownership

• Experience in contemporary or premium brands preferred

• Strong financial acumen and comfort operating within OTB frameworks

• Advanced Excel skills with experience analyzing performance at the unit level

• Proven ability to partner across Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, and Production

Anticipated Base Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000 Annually

Please include a resume with your application