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Barneys
New York, NY, United States
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Buyer- Womens Designer RTW
Celebrating our legacy of modern fashion, creativity, individuality, and intrigue by providing every guest with an unparalleled customer experience. We are currently seeking a Womens Designer RTW Buyer in our corporate office based in New York, NY.
Responsible for the selection, development, and procurement of all merchandise for his/her assigned departments and the performance of that merchandise as outlined in seasonal and annual profit plans. Directly responsible for the supervision of Associate Buyers and Assistant Buyers, and their activities associated with assisting the Buyer in the selection, development, and procurement of appropriate merchandise for their respective departments. This position reports directly to the DMM.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises the development of merchandise assortments, sales and inventory plans for assigned merchandise departments
• Accountable for gross margin performance, rate of sale, and inventory levels against approved plans
• Accountable for DMM and Divisions I, II, and III where appropriate
• Works closely with the planning department in the balancing of store inventories and building appropriate store assortment models
• Directs the buying function and is responsible for the assortment, market coverage, pricing, and margin performance
• Directs the development of and assists assigned buying staff in preparing merchandising plans for purchase under his/her jurisdiction
• Assembles and procures appropriate merchandise assortments for assigned departments to achieve sales plans
• Heads weekly, monthly, seasonal sales analysis to recommend and implement tactical actions to deliver the plans
• Understands sales trends and their implication for inventory investment/allocation, POS presentation/emphasis
• Negotiates all costing discounts, delivery and cooperative contributions with vendors/resources
• Open to Buy
• Passion for product development
• Works with DMM and planning to create initial allocation needs based on creative focus and understanding of required merchandising impact
• Participates in product development as appropriate to supplement available merchandise lines
• Reviews and coordinates recommendations regarding promotional strategies, including advertising, marketing, display, and partners with DMM, GMM, Store Regional Management, and Director of Visual Presentation to ensure its execution.
• Responsible for the ongoing review, counseling, training, and upgrading of the buying staff so as to assure their continuing motivation and development
• Provides store training on seasonal merchandise
• If applicable, prepares for Trunk Shows and planning
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Fashion background
• Must be creative and demonstrate an instinctive understanding of the luxury retail market
• Demonstrates high level of time management and organization skills
• Is detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in Retail systems
• Demonstrates the knowledge and use of Retail Math (see Mathematical skills below)
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Exercises flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal
• Is appropriately prepared for all meetings and appointments and can quantitatively defend all decisions to Sr. Management
• Ability to delegate appropriately
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to foresee future business opportunities, develop strategic process
• Demonstrates management and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable in Microsoft Word
• College Degree
• 6+ years of experience
• Strong communication skills
• Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in both written and spoken communication
Barneys New York offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a generous discount. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Barneys New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.