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SAINT LAURENT Associate Buyer – Womens Leather Goods
| Company | Kering |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $80000 – $90000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Passion for our brand
- Strong taste level and appreciation of luxury product
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities with strong time management and organizational skills
- Strong business acumen
- Proficient in retail math (stock to sales, sell-through, inventory turn, etc.)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 3-4 years in buying within luxury retail, experience in Leather Goods is preferred
Responsibilities
- Inspire passion for our Leather Goods internally and externally
- Liaison between our region and global partners in Paris
- Assist in developing and executing seasonal buys for Leather Goods
- Partner with buyer to analyze sales and define action plans in order to further grow the category
- Ensure stock optimization
- Assist in monitoring core replenishment stock and sales
- Closely monitor business by store, SKU and implement initiatives to maximize local business opportunities
- Compose weekly, seasonal and ad hoc business recaps
- Partner with global team on product feedback, strategic pricing and general market needs
- Host in-store trainings
- Demonstrate keen understanding of product, design, and industry trends to drive business decisions
- Develop strong partnerships with store leaders
- Work closely with other internal departments including: Marketing, E-comm, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Supply Chain and Client Services
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Leather Goods is preferred
