Buyer Job in New York, New York US
One of the world’s best known and iconic brands is currently seeking an experienced Men’s Buyer. Position is located in NYC and reports directly to the VP/GMM of Apparel.
The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that the merchandise strategy for the assigned departments meets or exceeds financial plans. The Buyer will also act as a leader with the cross functional teams (buying, planning, sourcing, design, and allocation).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle all aspects of buying for assigned departments and classifications, ensuring that financial targets and plans are met.
- Take lead role senior management meetings (business review meetings, monthly OTB meetings, etc), presenting in-depth analysis of respective departments and classifications; must be able to sell and validate point of view.
- Identify key opportunities to maximize sales and drive the process to meet financial objectives.
- Responsible for overseeing the OTB, taking action as necessary; recommending changes to reorders, pricing strategies and markdowns.
- Maintain expert knowledge of the industry through store visits and competitive analysis.
- Identify business opportunities through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace/trend information.
- Communicate with design on best/worst sellers.
- Build and maintain effective business plans and relationships with licensees and third party vendors.
- Work with Visual team to create strong floor sets to drive maximum sales.
- Supervise and train Assistant Buyer
CRITERIA/PROFILE:
- Minimum of 5 years retail buying experience, specifically in men’s.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong presenter with the ability to lead
- Must be highly organized possess strong analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills: Word, Excel
- Flexible to deadline demands, ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Position offers a competitive salary, benefits and the ability to grow your career with a stable and focused company. Please submit your resume to the link below.