Associate, Merchandiser

Tapestry•New York, NY

23h•$64,350 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York 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 successful individual will leverage their proficiency in merchandising to...

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Supervisory experience preferred
Proficient in windows-based software such as excel, word and powerpoint
Must be able to utilize and master internal software systems
Initiative/sense of urgency; demonstrated problem solving skills
Organizational skills
Strategic planning and competitive analysis abilities
Ability to interact with multiple departments and interact with employees at all levels
Understanding of the kate spade brand
Retail math training a plus
College degree preferred
3-5 years in positions offering relevant experience
Experience working in a merchandising environment for a similar category

Responsibilities

Adhere to seasonal development calendar, managing team meetings and deadlines
Analyze global sales, feedback, and historical data on weekly/monthly/seasonal basis to help better assort for future seasons
Maintain ownership of competitive landscape, identifying trends and staying on top of newness in market; utilize findings to identify holes in the current business and opportunities for future growth
Manage seasonal buy/sales hindsights; analyze data to better understand channel specific needs and opportunities
Assist manager in creating global (multi channel) line architecture based on both market and business trends
Liaise with all cross-functional partners to execute seasonal assortments from concept to creation
Uphold brand filter and product integrity across categories and markets
Manage all operational aspects of the business
Partner with team in managing all development milestone meeting preparation, including design reviews, line pricing, line architectures, margin reviews, and internal market presentations