Buying Manager China and North Asia

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WHY JOIN ALO?</strong></p> <p>Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.</p></div><p><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p>As the Manager of Buying for the GCA Division, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and development of one of Alo’s most strategic international regions. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and scale a growing business, partnering cross-functionally to build assortments and strategies that resonate with the GCA customer across all product categories.</p> <p>Reporting into a Senior Buying Manager and leadership, you will support the strategy and execution across Women’s, Unisex, Men’s, Accessories, and Footwear for GCA markets. You will help translate global brand direction into locally relevant assortments that drive growth across both retail and digital channels. This role requires a balance of analytical thinking, strong product intuition, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</p> <p>As part of a growing division, you will have the opportunity to contribute to foundational processes, influence key business decisions, and help support the development of team members as the organization expands.</p> <p>At Alo, our in-office collaboration and culture are one of our greatest assets. We believe in being together to build strong team partnerships and cross-functional relationships; this position requires full-time, in-office presence.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;</strong><em>&nbsp;</em></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Support and execute the buying strategy across all categories (Women’s, Unisex, Men’s, Accessories, and Footwear) for GCA markets.</li> <li>Build and manage bottom-up sales forecasts and unit plans across divisions to support financial targets and regional growth goals.</li> <li>Help develop localized assortments that reflect regional consumer preferences, climate, cultural nuances, and channel dynamics.</li> <li>Partner closely with Planning and Merchandising to manage key financial metrics including Open-to-Buy, gross margin targets, SKU productivity, and unit plans.</li> <li>Analyze in-season and post-season business performance, identifying opportunities and risks and making recommendations to improve results.</li> <li>Identify key styles for carryover seasonal programs and help ensure strong in-stock positions on foundational products.</li> <li>Par