What An Assistant Buyer At REVOLVE Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Fashion Industry
Viviana, an Assistant Buyer at REVOLVE, wishes someone had emphasized the heavy supply chain aspect of the role before entering the industry; specifically, stating that being a "buying assistant is heavily supply chain based" and that more attention should've been paid to those classes. This suggests that a strong understanding of supply chain management is crucial for success in this position.
Entry-Level, Industry Realities, Supply Chain, Education, Practical
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Viviana Montalvo
Assistant Buyer
REVOLVE
Emory, Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Finance
Apparel, Beauty, Retail & Fashion
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. The buying assistant role is heavily supply chain based.
2. Paying attention in supply chain classes is beneficial for aspiring buying assistants.
3. Understanding supply chain is important before entering the buying industry.
Transcript
Curious, what have you learned about this role that you wish someone would've told you before you entered the industry?
Before I entered the industry, I wish I would have known that being a buying assistant is heavily supply chain-based. If I had known, I would have paid more attention in those classes.