Associate Buyer

Kate Spade New York

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home decor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York 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.

Primary Purpose : Build and execute a unique product strategy that meets and / or exceeds financial goals across the soft goods categories for both specialty & outlet channels (stores & ecommerce)

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in buying to :

• Run reports to recap style selling and analyze results, making recommendations to Sr Buyer to drive improved current performance & hindsight business results
• Review inventory often, identify risks and opportunities within the assortment
• Work in close partnership with merchandising on assortment development to ensure business needs are met
• Manage open-to-buy and markdown / promotional approach to ensure achievement of sales, margin and turn targets
• Enter purchase orders in JOOR system
• Keen on competitive markets & trends
• Participate in discussions with the planning team regarding buying strategy
• Partner with site and photo teams to launch products online and ensure product accuracy on site
• Roll RTW & FW dept buys during market, manage sku plan and meet financial goals
• Liaise with production team to ensure timely delivery of merchandise
• Set up pre-sells for product when / if needed, ensure product launches on time
• Gather qualitative feedback on product, customers, & competition to identify assortment opportunities

The Accomplished Individual Will Possess :

An Outstanding Professional Will Have :

Our Competencies for All Employees :

Our Competencies for All People Managers :

Kate Spade 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 the 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com.

Work Setup : HYBRID

BASE PAY RANGE $68,000.00 TO $84,700.00 Annually

Here are some of the benefits that we offer : Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.

Tapestry, Inc. 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.

Minimum Salary : 34320.00 Maximum Salary : 34320.00 Salary Unit : Yearly