Assistant Buyer, Men's Outlet Leathergoods & Specialty Accessories

Tapestry, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401 (K)

Paid Paternity and Maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Coach is seeking an Assistant Buyer for North America–Men's Leather Goods, Bags & Specialty Accessories. You will work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Ecommerce, Marketing and Store Operations to optimize assortments and drive growth across channels.

You will run weekly to quarterly selling analyses, help manage OTB targets, and assist in quarterly buys. The role covers assortment planning, SKU lifecycle, and forecasting to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (B.A. or B.S.).
• Strong analytical and recap skills.
• 1–2 years Buying, Allocation or Planning experience preferred.
• Highly proficient in Excel and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly selling reports and advise on actions.
• Partner to manage OTB across departments to hit targets at SKU level.
• Assist in quarterly buys and potentially manage buys independently over time.
• Manage SKU lifecycle from adoption to deletion and adjust strategy.
• Build assortment tools and maintain SKU counts season after season.
• Support reforecasting to ensure the plan is achieved and optimize product flow.
• Coordinate with Inventory Management and Allocation to meet turn goals.
• Influence assortments using performance data, trends and market knowledge.
• Collaborate with Ecommerce Merchandising, Marketing and Store Ops teams.
• Collect qualitative feedback from field teams on product and customers.

Skills

Strong analytical and recap skills

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Organized

Multi-tasking

Team player

Excel proficient

Education

B.A. or B.S. required

Tools

Excel

Job description

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Job Title

Assistant Buyer- Men’s Leather Goods, Bags & Specialty Accessories

Primary Purpose

Strategic, operational Omni channel Assistant Buyer for North America-Men's Leather Goods, Bags & Specialty Accessories.

Key Responsibilities

• Run weekly, monthly, and quarterly selling reports to recap and analyze business, making recommendations for driving improved performance and identifying opportunities.
• Partner with the Buyer to manage OTB, across multiple departments, to meet financial targets and productivity metrics at the SKU level for performance, sales, inventory, receipt and margin targets.
• Assist in executing quarterly buys to meet financial targets and global offer with potential to manage buys independently over time.
• Manage SKU lifecycle from adoption to delete, react to in season sales/learnings to determine go forward strategy and actions.
• Build and maintain assortment tools and sku counts season after season.
• Continuously analyze and assist in reforecasting business while suggesting strategies to ensure plan is achieved, including adjusting product flow and inventory management.
• Assist in working with Inventory Management and Allocation to ensure that distributions meet turn goals, support marketing calendar and maximize profitability.
• Influence category assortments by analyzing product performance, customer feedback/data, consumer trends, competitive landscape and local market knowledge to global merchants/design.
• Assist in partnering with Ecommerce Merchandising, Marketing, Product Knowledge, Visual Merchandising and Store Operations teams to create synergies among all consumer touch points.
• Partner with field team to solicit qualitative feedback on product, customers, store environments & competition.

Key Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. required
• Strong analytical and recap skills
• Self-motivated and diligent in completing and initiating tasks
• Detail oriented, organized, ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Team player with a focus on collaboration
• Highly skilled in Excel and proficient learner of planning and buying systems
• 1-2 years of Buying, Allocation or Planning experience strongly preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement

Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Base Pay Range

$66,500.00-$75,000.00

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

ADA Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264.

Visit Coach at www.coach.com.

Our Growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!!

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