Who You Are:
Michael Kors is looking for an experienced, business savvy, opportunistic and product-focused Assistant Buyer to take our growing Full Price Handbag business to the next level. As an Assistant Buyer, you will assist the Sr. Buyer and partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop, and execute strategies to build strong assortments that will achieve financial objectives of the division. This person will be responsible for assisting the Sr. Buyer to cohesively build the product assortment, as well manage the lifecycle of the product within our stores.
What You’ll Do:
- Generate weekly selling reports and business analysis to track selling, identify key trends, maximize opportunities, and minimize liabilities to achieve continued growth and profitability of the Handbag business.
- Run analysis and prepare selling hindsight to identify opportunities in the assortment. Create assortment boards when necessary.
- Responsible for maintaining assortment sheets, pricing/conversion files, processing markdowns, reconciling on order, and sample management.
- Recommend timely markdowns/promotions on goods and reorders on best sellers. Share insight based on reviewing analysis to strategically grow and impact the business.
- Foster and leverage cross-functional relationships to create opportunities for the business – specifically partnering with Site, Digital, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Store, and Global Merchandising.
- Responsible for execution of product assortment grids and sharing buy information with cross-functional teams.
- Work closely with Planning teams to execute merchandising strategy on by-door basis.
- Work with Allocation teams and store management to ensure assortments by door are maximized. React to business needs by managing warehouse inventory and working with allocation teams to get merchandise out to stores.
- Communicate and partner with production partners on order placement and ensure proper execution of all merchandising strategies.
- Attend and actively participate in market. Responsible for entering all market orders.
- Assist the Sr. Buyer on buying and merchandising strategies that align with financial goals for the division and company and drive the business forward in sales and profitability.
- Assist the Sr. Buyer to execute buy process from concept to completion, including robust line planning.
You’ll Need to Have:
- 1+ years experience in Retail Buying or Merchandising
- Strong product development experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
- Computer Literacy – Strong Excel & Microsoft Skills (Word, Powerpoint, SharePoint, OneDrive)
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in NYC office 3 days a week
- Elevated fashion sense and know-how
- Energetic with can-do attitude
- Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment
We’d Love to See:
- Proven ability to be strategic, tactical, and drive results in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Entrepreneurial, out of the box thinker
- Experience in Accessories
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Curiosity and passion for Women’s Accessories
Perks:
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
- Summer Fridays
- Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
- Cross-brand Discount
- Exclusive Employee Sales
- Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
- 401k Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Thrive Wellness Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Gym Discounts
At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V
In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
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Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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