Assistant Buyer, ECNA RTW, Swim, Sport

Tory Burch•New York, NY

9d•$29 - $36

About The Position

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today! Life @ToryBurch is Special Because: When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days. This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: You have an entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in fashion, culture and current trends. You’re resourceful and have the ability to prioritize and anticipate business needs and requests. You have a sharp eye for detail, strong organizational, written, and communication skills, and the ability to work well with partners. A Day in the Life: As the Assistant Buyer, you will support and execute on the buying process for the Tory Burch online business in North America. The typical day is… atypical. You will be participating in the building of the assortment during markets and assist the team in identifying future product opportunities, trends, and class-level offerings to drive sales. You will assist the buyer in providing end-of-season hindsight and identify opportunities – product, shape, class, and color analysis. You have a passion for accuracy and will manage weekly business reporting, shipping updates and help maintain seasonal markdowns in SAP along with order entry process. You will build strong cross functional partnership with Planning, Site Merchandising, and Digital Operations for delivery updates, sample tracking, etc. The consistent thread is that you’ll be working with an amazing team who share your passion for excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred (business or fashion related discipline a plus)
1 year + of retail buying experience in a luxury or service driven environment
Ability to build partnership with direct managers and cross functional partners.
Analyze the business to gain an understanding of prior performance and develop future goals
Maintain complex spreadsheets and create and update visual aids for seasonal market presentations with accuracy
Strength in managing time alongside manager & team to meet deadlines
Resourceful when problem solving
Ability to pivot along with and anticipate changes in business needs
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Support and execute on the buying process for the Tory Burch online business in North America.
Participate in building the assortment during markets.
Assist the team in identifying future product opportunities, trends, and class-level offerings to drive sales.
Assist the buyer in providing end-of-season hindsight and identify opportunities – product, shape, class, and color analysis.
Manage weekly business reporting, shipping updates and help maintain seasonal markdowns in SAP along with order entry process.
Build strong cross functional partnership with Planning, Site Merchandising, and Digital Operations for delivery updates, sample tracking, etc.