Associate Buyer

Coach America•New York, NY

38d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Buyer for Men's Footwear North America is responsible for managing product assortment, inventory and pricing strategies to achieve Coach's North America Men's Footwear sales plans. This is an opportunity to manage a growth category, as the brand is focused on footwear acceleration as a main growth pillar. This role oversees both the North America Outlet and Retail channels, providing opportunity to learn about both sides of the business. This person would manage pre-season product briefs and feedback, seasonal OTB and inventory planning, as well as in-season product launches, inventory delete and chase strategies. The Buying team is highly collaborative and partners closely with a variety of cross functional teams. This is a great opportunity for an individual with outstanding analytical and communication skills, who is strategic and passionate about fashion. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in this role to… Analyze sales performance, pricing and inventory levels to identify opportunities within the business, as well as identify external market trends for new category opportunities Create product strategies that balance acquiring new customers while capitalizing on strong historical trends Clearly communicate seasonal strategies with cross functional partners to influence allocation of product to stores, online merchandising, future product designs, and marketing Manage a sized category, analyzing and planning sales and inventory at a sized level Collaborate with peers to ensure there are synergies across total Lifestyle team Idea generating, implements forward looking strategies Detail oriented, can manage multiple projects at once and adhere to deadlines Problem solving mindset and uses their critical thinking skills to identify and solve

Requirements

Motivated individual with a passion for data analysis, growth driving initiatives and innovation
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills; ability to effectively interact with team members and cross functional and field partners at all levels
Strong strategic thinking and outstanding analytical/quantitative skills with ability to manage large amounts of data.
Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and adapt to fast-paced, dynamic business environment
Excellent time management skills
2+ years of Buying or Planning experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Strong reporting skills
Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

managing product assortment
inventory and pricing strategies
manage pre-season product briefs and feedback
seasonal OTB and inventory planning
in-season product launches, inventory delete and chase strategies
Analyze sales performance, pricing and inventory levels to identify opportunities within the business, as well as identify external market trends for new category opportunities
Create product strategies that balance acquiring new customers while capitalizing on strong historical trends
Clearly communicate seasonal strategies with cross functional partners to influence allocation of product to stores, online merchandising, future product designs, and marketing
Manage a sized category, analyzing and planning sales and inventory at a sized level
Collaborate with peers to ensure there are synergies across total Lifestyle team
Idea generating, implements forward looking strategies
Detail oriented, can manage multiple projects at once and adhere to deadlines
Problem solving mindset and uses their critical thinking skills to identify and solve