Assistant Buyer, Footwear

KITH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KITH is seeking an Assistant Buyer, Footwear to support multi-brand operations across men's, women's, and children's lines. The role includes managing vendor communication and product data, ensuring timely delivery, and preparing performance reports. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's Degree and interest in sneaker culture.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years prior experience, inclusive of internships required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong interest in sneaker culture and the fashion market.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing 25+ accounts for the buyer.
• Prepare and present weekly buy-sheet for feedback.
• Ensure timely product delivery and communicate with vendors.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location: HQ - Williamsburg, BK

Status: Full-Time/100% on site

Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 annually

Position Summary

The role of Assistant Buyer, Footwear will support the multi-brand business across men’s, women’s and kid’s lines. This individual will be responsible for reporting and analysis of performance, trends and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of Buyer, assist in managing 25+ accounts accounting for 30% of overall business
• In alignment with brand direction, ensure allotment of product to 5 retail doors accordingly
• In partnership with Logistics team, track and ensure delivery of such product in timely fashion, proactively raising flags where applicable
• Own, manage and distribute release calendar on a weekly basis, inclusive of any amendments
• Prepare, amend and present weekly buy-sheet for Buyer’s review and feedback
• Review, enter, approve and track purchase orders (P.O.s) for all confirmed product
• Ensure accurate and timely keeping of all data, such as product information or pricing amendments
• Effectively communicate with vendors on all inquiries, inclusive of troubleshooting
• Prepare and share weekly reporting for external vendors on performance
• Ad hoc assignments as assigned and in-line with buying function
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 1-2 years of prior experience, inclusive of internships
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, inclusive of formulas, pivot tables, etc.
• Knowledge of G-Suite: G-mail, G-drive, etc.
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong interest in sneaker culture and the fashion market
  
  

Who We Are

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.

Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com/kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering remote or hybrid work, is fraudulent.