VP Head of Buying North America Omni-channel
Location
New York City, NY, United States
Posted on
Oct 16, 2022
Profile
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and set short-term and long-term merchandise goals and metrics with Head of Retail, CK NA to achieve prescribed growth plans and company objectives.
- Direct buying to ensure adequate volume/inventory levels, integrity of quality and pricing, and to maximize all aspects of open to buy for the division.
- Actively collaborate with Head of Retail, CK NA and Planning on financial budget plans including expense and organizational budgets.
- Drive merchandise strategies behind business plans; work closely with planning to ensure all product opportunities are pursued and appropriately planned.
- Collaborate with global merchandising and supply chain to ensure that we have the right assortment at the appropriate target cost.
- Devise new and innovative business strategies for the division, driving bottom-line and top-line growth.
- Act as product/market expert on competition and industry trends; work closely with design team to translate knowledge into innovative, relevant business opportunities.
- Oversee assortment SKU plans and final product selection for the division, ensuring costing goals are met while maximizing item impact and incorporating appropriate penetration of fashion.
- Ensure brand consistency from design concept to in-store execution.
- Visit stores regularly to review presentation, stock content/levels; identify issues and solicit suggestions and comments from field team.
- Champion seasonal product training initiatives with merchandising team and field.
- Work closely with visual and merchandising teams to strategize major floorset initiatives and marketing campaigns.
- Ensure the buying department is organized and staffed to meet the objectives of the division.
- Manage career paths, development and succession plans of divisional buying team.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience:
- Experienced merchant leader with diversified background in product development, planning/distribution, and visual merchandising.
- 10+ years relevant buying experience, with specific knowledge and expertise in vertical retailing environments.
- Must have experience in driving a retail division in merchandising/buying.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current fashion/retail trends; ability to introduce innovative business ideas to the team.
- Prior management experience required; must have experience in successfully developing talent.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Skills:
- Strong communication skills and people development skills.
- Collaborative leadership style and strong cross-functional partnership abilities, particularly with design, marketing and planning.
- Must exhibit open and encouraging leadership style, a defined point of view.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate brand strategy and vision across all levels of an organization.
- A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
- A high energy, roll-up-the-sleeves attitude with a positive approach to dealing with challenges.
- Balance of strategic business/analytical skills, creating merchandising and tactical execution.
- Proven track record of leading and growing a team.
- Outstanding leadership and people skills. Ability to manage up, down, and vertically.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and levels.
- High taste level – Experience working in elevated brand(s).
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have a strong sense of urgency and ability to quickly prioritize workload.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
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