Buying Coordinator (FTC)

Michael Kors; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Buying Coordinator for their London office. This role will involve supporting the Buying team with administrative tasks, generating sales reports, and assisting with seasonal buys. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Join a collaborative team dedicated to driving commercial results and achieving financial KPIs.

Benefits

Cross-Brand Discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Holiday Allowance

Hybrid Working Model

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Contributions

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Private Health Coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or office environment preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying Team with administrative activities.
• Generate selling reports for team visibility.
• Prepare for seasonal buys and manage market materials.
• Conduct competitor analysis for market threats.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Strong analytical skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Job description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

"I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team. I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs."

- Michael Kors -

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Coordinator, Men's & Licensee (FTC) in our London office:

Department Overview

The Retail Buying department is responsible for assortment building & trading for more than 100 brick and mortar stores & our e-Commerce site. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Buying team across the Menswear (Men’s Apparel, Footwear & Accessories) & Licensee (Watches, Jewellery, Fragrance & Eyewear) departments, in administrative tasks to drive commercial results and achieve financial KPIs, while ensuring we remain trend relevant in the market. The Buying team works cross-functionally to identify opportunities, develop & execute strategies to build strong assortments and ultimately achieve or surpass financial objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for all administrative activities to support the Buying Team.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and seasonal selling reports to give the team visibility of results, including best-sellers reports.
• Support the Buying Team in preparing for seasonal buys, hindsight meetings, monthly OTB meetings and weekly trade: running reports in BI (Business Intelligence) and other systems, as well as numerical analysis in Excel of large data sets and collaborating with the Allocation and Planning Teams.
• Responsible for ensuring the Buying Critical Path is created each season and keep up to date as things shift and change and management of Market Materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with VM & eCom teams to ensure product is in store and on site in a timely manner and merchandised correctly in-line with the buy.
• Maintain assortment plans, updating information and visual documentation to ensure accurate communication outwards to the wider business.
• Carry out competitor shops identifying threats and weaknesses in the market.
• Attend Store Visits to understand Customer Profiles and make recommendations on product assortments based on knowledge gained.
• Support the Buying Team with ad hoc analysis, interpreting the data and making recommendations to the team to drive the department forward.
• Sample management.
• Support with style and order management

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with the following experience and skills — but these aren’t set in stone. If you bring something extra to the table, we’d love to hear from you!

• Computer Literate – Advanced Excel Skills.
• Prior experience in a retail or office environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment.
• Good time management skills.

We’d love to see:

• Strong work ethic.
• Reacts positively to feedback and actively seeks to improve.
• A positive, go-getter attitude with an approachable demeanor.
• Ability to multitask.
• Understanding of the importance of the role within the wider Buying Function.
• Displays professionalism in the workplace, including personal presentation.

MK Perks;

From your very first day with us, we want you to feel welcomed, supported, and truly part of the team. To help make your experience rewarding, we offer a range of benefits designed to enrich your journey.

Cross-Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales

Enjoy exclusive savings across all Capri brands.

Paid Parental Leave

Take meaningful time off to bond with your growing family.

Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance

Recharge with paid time off throughout the year.

Internal Mobility Across Capri Brands

Explore new career paths within the broader Capri network.

Hybrid Working Model

Collaborate in-office just three days a week for optimal flexibility.

LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Pension Contributions

Build your future with company-backed retirement support.

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Receive elevated financial support during life’s biggest milestones.

Private Health and Dental Coverage

Access premium care for your health and wellness.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].