Buyer - Accessories Maternity Cover

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom MICHAEL KORS Full time

Job Summary:

The Michael Kors Accessories Buyer will be responsible for buying and trading the Accessories department for our European Full Price (Stores & E-Commerce) and Outlet Stores.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and make product ranging decisions based on sound analysis and current market trends.
  • Take a long-term view when buying, balancing long-term goals with short-term trading opportunities.
  • Present buys in sign-off meetings to senior leadership team.
  • Communicate Buying team strategic priorities outwards to the wider business through regular updates and seasonal presentations.
  • Analyse product performance and financial reporting and drive robust trading actions to ensure KPIs and sales plans are being met.
  • Partner with the Accessories Buyer & planning and allocation teams to analyse business and stock opportunities, manage lifecycle and flow of product and identify re-order opportunities by classification and by style.
  • Stock management: work in partnership with the allocation team to ensure new product deliveries are sent to the right distribution in the right quantity.
  • Develop strong relationships with vendors to manage the departments and ensure pricing architecture and product development is right for the EMEA market and delivers the global brand vision.
  • Partner with internal functions within the business (in particular: Marketing, Visual Merchandising, ECOM, Store Operations, Global Buying teams, EMEA/Global Accessories Teams; regional field leaders) to ensure clear synergy for the customer and product needs are met.
  • Prepare seasonal sales analysis (hind-sights) and devise pre-market strategies ahead of buys, in keeping with the wider business goals & present back to Senior Management.
  • Gather customer feedback and stay on top of consumer trends and the competitive landscape, collaborating with retail field leaders and Ecom site merchandising teams.
  • Frequent international travel to global Michael Kors showrooms, offices and stores.
  • Build & develop a highly motivated & results-driven team.
  • Support the wider buying function with cross-functional ad-hoc responsibilities.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 7 years experience in Retail Buying or equivalent.
  • Background in Accessories or Footwear preferred.
  • Prior experience managing direct reports.
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Dynamic, resilient and happy to do business at a fast pace, ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Computer Literate – Advanced Excel Skills.
  • Willingness to travel regularly.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of the Accessories market.
  • Motivation for striving for continuous improvement.
  • International mindset.
  • Time management skills.
  • Results-driven.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable & positive attitude to change.
  • Strong presentation skills.

Benefits:

  • Divisional bonus scheme.
  • Multi-brand Discount.
  • Exclusive Employee Sales.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Generous Holiday Schedule and Vacation Days.
  • Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace).
  • Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office).
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Thrive Wellness Program.
  • LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program.
  • #FeelGreat program that includes the following pillars: Connected Communities/Inspired Innovation/ Responsible Future/Meaningful Experiences.
  • Pension Contribution.
  • Season Loan Tickets.
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
  • Private Health and Dental.
  • Gym Discounts.

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