Buyer

Tapestry•New York, NY

About The Position

Kate Spade New York is seeking a Buyer for Omni Leathergoods to build and execute a unique product strategy that meets and/or exceeds financial goals across the leather goods categories. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in buying to drive sales and achieve financial goals, analyze sales and inventory, identify risks and opportunities, and partner with various teams to ensure business needs are met. This role involves managing the open-to-buy, markdown approach, and SKU plan to achieve financial targets, ensuring timely delivery of merchandise, and enhancing the digital shopping experience. The Buyer will also collaborate with Marketing, VM, Ecommerce, Field Team, & CX to execute business strategies, comp shop the marketplace, and present to leadership. Additionally, the role includes managing an assistant buyer, supporting their growth and development.

Requirements

Proven ability to own category performance including sales, margin, and inventory
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable strategies
Ability to influence and leverage cross-functional partners
Excellent time management with complete follow-through on all responsibilities
Flexibility and a team player mentality in a fast-paced atmosphere
Strong presentation skills
Strong financial acumen
Advanced excel skills
5+ years of experience in a retail buying role
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Omni buying experience preferred

Responsibilities

Drive sales and achieve financial goals for the leather goods categories
Analyze sales and inventory weekly/monthly/quarterly to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business and make recommendations to drive growth
Identify risks and opportunities within the assortment through regular hind-sighting that incorporates sales performance, consumer feedback, and competitive insight
Work in close partnership with Global Merch on line development to ensure business needs are met
Partner with Planning team to manage open-to-buy and markdown/promotional approach to ensure achievement of sales, margin, and turn targets
Own SKU plan to achieve financial goals
Liaise with the supply ops team to ensure timely delivery of merchandise
Partner with Ecommerce team to enhance the digital shopping experience
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, VM, Ecommerce, Field Team, & CX to executive business strategies
Comp shop the marketplace and gather qualitative feedback on product, customers, & competition to identify assortment opportunities
Present in milestone meetings to leadership
Manage an assistant buyer to meet deliverables while successfully supporting their growth and development