Job Title: Buyer - Omni LeathergoodsPrimary Purpose: 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 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
The accomplished individual will possess...
- 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
An outstanding professional will have...
- Strong financial acumen
- Advanced excel skills
- 5+ years of experience in a retail buying role
- Omni buying experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Base Pay Range$100,000.00-$120,000.00
Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.
