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Primary Purpose: The Buying Manager will oversee the day-to-day execution of product investment across all categories, supporting in-season performance against financial targets for Kate Spade New York’s European Outlet channel. Reporting to the Senior Buying Manager, the role will help deliver brand, product and planning strategies.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Buying/Planning to:
Manage the day-to-day execution of product investment for Outlet product categories, supporting in-season performance against sales and margin targets for Outlet stores across the region
Support Outlet buying strategies through product selections and door/online assortments, helping to drive consumer engagement across channels in partnership with relevant cross-functional partners
Support seasonal buy reviews, hindsight meetings and management of the seasonal milestone calendar
Contribute to weekly team WSRM, providing financial overview, clear actions and updates
Monitor performance against sales and margin targets; identify in-season opportunities and risks, and recommend trading activities in line with the seasonal promotional calendar, AOP and SMI targets
Analyse product performance, customer feedback, consumer trends, competitor activity and local market insights to identify regional opportunities and share findings with Global Merchandising
Support monthly RPAS/Cora activities, ensuring accuracy in partnership with Finance and Inventory Planning
Partner with the Inventory Planner to review on-hand inventory and recommend activities to support Global WOH/turn targets with clear actions and timelines
Develop and support junior team members while demonstrating leadership across the wider function
Coordinate go-to-market assets for Outlet doors in the region
Support future Made To Forecast strategy and growth of the Wholesale outlet business, including tiering strategy, product alignment and regional product nuances to support specific market needs
Align product and promotional strategies with Wholesale and Marketplace, using performance and inventory insights to share best practices across both channels
Partner with the Allocation team to prioritise Outlet allocations in line with floor-set launches and peak trading periods
Partner with Inventory Management annually and monthly to review the AOP and any updates
Build and maintain close working relationships with key regional and global partners
Promote best practices and effective ways of working to improve team productivity and understanding
Conduct ad hoc analysis and scenario planning to support current trading decisions and future business needs
The accomplished individual will possess:
Significant buying and planning experience at Manager level, ideally within an Outlet channel
Multi-category experience, preferably across handbags and accessories
Strong numerical, analytical and financial skills, with a clear understanding of the key drivers of business growth
Working knowledge of RPAS, Cora or SAP is highly desirable
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Experience…