Associate Buyer, Women’s Footwear & Accessories

Rag & Bone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand seeks an Associate Buyer for Women’s Footwear and Accessories to develop and execute merchandising strategies that drive sales and improve business performance. The role requires collaboration with various departments and demands strong analytical skills, with particular emphasis on product strategies tailored for retail and e-commerce.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Clothing Allowance

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Parental Leave

Membership to Calm and access to wellness benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k

Qualifications

• Experience in women’s footwear and accessories preferred.
• Must be flexible and able to multitask.
• Strong business acumen and financial skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategies for Full Price Stores and E-commerce.
• Responsible for the full life cycle of buys.
• Conduct sales recaps and analyze performance.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Financial skills

Outstanding communication skills

Presentation skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Multitasking

Education

At least two years at the Assistant or Associate level

Experience in women’s footwear, bags, and accessories

Vertical retail multi-channel experience

High proficiency in Excel

High proficiency in Power Point

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics (AX) or D365

Job description

Associate Buyer, Women’s Footwear and Accessories

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.

We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future.

Job Summary:
The Associate Buyer for Women’s Footwear and Accessories will lead the development and execution of merchandising strategies within DTC, aiming to drive sales and enhance overall business performance in alignment with financial goals and key performance indicators.

Responsibilities:

• Lead product strategies for Full Price Stores and E-commerce to deliver consumer focused assortments and volume drivers in conjunction with company merchandising initiatives.
• Responsible for full life cycle of buys inclusive of assortment curation, sizing, replenishment, allocation, RTVS, and markdowns
• Conduct weekly, monthly, and ad hoc sales recaps, analyzing performance with a focus on historical trends. Identify opportunities, risks, and recommend actionable strategies for improvement.
• Work closely with Merchandising, Stores, Field leaders, E-commerce, and vendors to ensure buys and deliveries are met
• Communicate product needs, performances, trends, and consumer feedback to support future product developments.
• Partner with Planning in reviewing sales and inventory managing RTVs, markdowns, and consolidations to support financial goals and OTB.
• Lead product knowledge in providing selling tools for store teams

Requirements: (skills, qualifications, education, etc)

At least two years at the Assistant or Associate level Experience in women’s footwear, bags, and accessories preferred Strong business acumen and financial skills Must be flexible, motivated, and proven ability to multitask Must have vertical retail multi-channel experience Outstanding communication and presentation skills High proficiency in Excel and Power Point Microsoft Dynamics (AX) and/or D365 a plus

Rules we live by | Rules you live by

• Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
• Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
• Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
• Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
• Make Shit Happen -Be disciplined, be competitive

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
• 401k

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.