Associate Buyer, RTW Men’s

Tapestry•New York, NY

12d

About The Position

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. The Associate Buyer for Men’s Ready-to-Wear (MRTW) North America is responsible for managing product assortment, inventory and pricing strategies to achieve Coach’s North America MRTW sales plans. This is an opportunity to manage and drive an evolving category, as the brand is focused on evolving both Men’s & Women’s RTW through its One Coach journey. 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, and who is interested in owning and driving an important category within Coach North America.

Requirements

2 + years of previous Buying, Allocation, or Planning experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered
Excellent reporting skills
Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint
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

Nice To Haves

Passionate about fashion

Responsibilities

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
Own inventory movements, opportunities, and actions in partnership with Allocator
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