About Company 
Founded in 2008, L'AGENCE is a lifestyle brand that combines the effortless elegance of Southern California with Parisian sophistication. Starting with ready-to-wear and denim, the company has expanded its offerings to include footwear, swimwear, belts, and hats, catering to the versatile needs of its clientele. L'AGENCE is available in 600+ specialty stores worldwide, including prestigious retailers such as Bergdorf goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Harrods. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the brand operates showrooms in New York City and runs DTC business in Paris and Seoul embodying a global presence.

Key Responsibility
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Seoul, Korea. As Manager of Buying & Merchandising is responsible for all product matters for Korea and business development in Asia Pacific that runs through Partners.

DTC - Korea

• Built appropriate OTB by season per company own stores and develop seasonal strategy to meet goals 
• Place buy by season and category based on deep knowledge of market trend and need
• Monitor product performance and sell-through by sku
• Daily, weekly and monthly data analysis and proactively determine action required
• Communicate with HQ for open order and on-time delivery
• Manage inventory OH through system, essential and carry-over
• Provide store operation team with product knowledge and conduct training per seasonal window

ASIA PACIFIC

• Laise with Asia partners and review seasonal buys based on rollout plan and financial target
• Laise with HQ to support Asia partners and provide brand information
• Frequent Communication with Asia partners for performance and market customized range

Qualifications

1. 5-10 years fashion retail buying and merchandising background in relevant roles 
2. Experience at Asia Pacific region is a plus
3. Strong business acumen with capability to make strategic, data-informed decisions and risk management 
4. Deep market and consumer insight, with strong awareness of product, style, and trends 
5. Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and team-oriented mindset
6. Moral and Proactive 
7. Communicates with honesty and kindness
8. Manage priorities and complete daily task under time pressure 
9. Fluent in English