We are hiring a Buyer Intern for RPL to support the team and will assist with buying, product development, sample coordination, and Raya collection preparation.

The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in fashion, a good sense of creativity, and basic buying knowledge. They must be eager to learn, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and passionate about understanding the fashion and Raya market.

Job Scope:

Buying & Product Development Support

Assist the RPL Buyer in managing daily buying tasks for Raya and seasonal collections.
Support in product selection, range planning, pricing checks, and product assortment preparation.
Help gather market research, competitor analysis, trend references, and customer insights.
Assist in preparing buying decks, line sheets, product lists, and collection overviews.

Raya Collection Coordination

Support the team in developing and organising Raya-related products, including modest wear, occasion wear, and festive collections.
Assist in tracking product development timelines to ensure samples and final products are delivered on time.
Help coordinate design details, colour references, prints, embellishments, and fabric information with the Designer and Buyer.
Support the team in ensuring the collection is commercially relevant and aligned with the brand direction.

Sample Management

Assist with sample tracking, fitting preparation, and sample organisation.
Support fitting sessions by taking notes, photos, and recording comments from Buyer, Designer, and Product Developer.
Help follow up on sample amendments, approval status, and pending actions.
Maintain organised records of samples, product codes, colourways, and development status.

Administrative & Operational Support

Assist in updating product information, pricing, costing sheets, and buying documents.
Support with purchase order preparation and product data entry where required.
Help coordinate with internal teams such as Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Marketplace, Content, and Operations.
Support ad hoc tasks related to buying, collection planning, and product launches.

Creative & Market Research

Research current fashion trends, Raya trends, competitor products, bestselling styles, colour directions, fabric trends, and customer preferences.
Assist in creating mood boards, trend boards, and product inspiration references.
Provide creative input on styling, product ideas, colour combinations, and market opportunities.
Stay updated on modest fashion, festivewear, and commercial fashion trends.

Requirements:

Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Retail, Business, Marketing, Textile, or related fields.
Has a strong interest in fashion buying, product development, Raya collections, modestwear, and retail.
Possesses a good sense of creativity, styling, colour, trends, and product details.
Basic understanding of fashion buying, product categories, fabrics, garment construction, or retail merchandising is an advantage.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks at the same time.
Eager to learn, proactive, responsible, and willing to take initiative.
Detail-oriented and organised, especially when handling samples, product information, and timelines.
Good communication skills and able to work closely with Buyers, Designers, Product Developers, and cross-functional teams.
Comfortable with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, or similar tools.
Able to adapt quickly, follow instructions well, and support urgent tasks when required.
Passionate about learning the full fashion buying process from concept, design, sampling, costing, buying, until product launch.

Preferred Qualities:

Creative but commercially minded.
Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
Positive attitude and open to feedback.
Curious about fashion trends, customer behaviour, and the Raya market.
Able to balance creativity with business needs.
Reliable, hardworking, and willing to support during peak Raya development periods.

The ZALORA story

ZALORA exists for the millions of fashion consumers in Asia seeking a shopping experience focused on their unique styles, trends and fit. As Asia's leading online fashion destination, ZALORA was founded in 2012 and has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia & Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ZALORA's localized sites offer an extensive collection of top international and local brands as well as our own in-house labels across apparel, shoes and accessories for men and women. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world's leader in online fashion for emerging markets.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.

Consent Disclaimer

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Intern - Category Management & Buying (Hybrid Work Setup)