Associate, Outlet Buyer EMEA

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today! Life @ToryBurch is Special Because: When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: This role will support the buying and merchandising processes focusing on the EMEA Outlet channel, helping to curate and manage an exclusive product assortment that reflects our brand's high standards and exceptional customer experience. As an Associate Buyer, you will work closely with the buying team to ensure that the right products are reaching our customers through a well-established and growing European store network. A Day in the Life: RESPONSIBILITIES : Product & Assortment Planning Participate in the building of assortments during market and create buying strategies down to classification level. Think strategically about SKU productivity and in store presentations while assorting the line. Gain a strong understanding of the Tory Burch customer: visit stores frequently, review product performance, and communicate learnings back to team. Competitive knowledge: competitive shop analysis, read relevant publications to stay on top of trends. Maintain buy plans to ensure accuracy, act as the point person for communication with cross-functional teams and store employees. Execute and initiate on in-season strategies as determined by buying team. Markdown management – pricing and store communication. Respond to store requests and inquiries in a timely manner. Review historical performance at the category and key item level on weekly basis. Partner with planning and senior buyer on the determination of receipt plans, margin/IMU targets, and product flow. Cross Functional Collaboration Build cross-functional team relationships; adopt a collaborative style. Recommend, support, and implement process and procedural improvements into daily responsibilities. Partner with Planning and Allocation on the following processes: assortment planning, OTB, in season strategies and allocations to maximize inventory performance. Work cross functionally with Stores, Marketing, PR, EComm, Visual and Retail Operations, to ensure they have the tools to understand and support the assortment strategy. Partner with merchandising team to ensure balanced assortment and share product feedback. Strategic Thinking and Financial Acumen Support with preparation of reports and pull data necessary to recap business and propose actions to drive sales. Maintain accurate warehouse dates and communicate any delays in new deliveries. Understanding of retail math and participation in open to buy forecasting process with planning To Land This Role: EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED To deliver the main responsibilities of the role, you will need the following skills: Proven track record in Buying / merchandising within luxury/premium fashion environment Minimum experience of 3-5 years in a similar capacity, preferably with an Outlet background Strong numerical and analytical skills Must have advanced Excel skills Experience in working in multiple currencies Strong and effective presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent attention to detail. A fast learner, able to work independently and cross functionally in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Someone who uses initiative with a hands-on approach and the ability to prioritize. A team player who is focused on delivering results. Technical: Strong IT and Analytical skills; Sound knowledge in Microsoft Excel skills required, must be comfortable handling and manipulating large data sets. Skilled on Microsoft office PowerPoint. Ability to quickly learn other Company’s tools. Knowledge of SAP and MicroStrategy a plus. Soft skills: Leads by example and is a strong role model for the team. Motivates the team through a positive and supportive management style Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation and ownership. Consistently showing a reliable, mature and confident attitude A team player who is focused on delivering results Why You'll Want to Join Our Team: How We Work Together Adaptable – We change before we have to Entrepreneurial – We own it Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes Live the Values – We show up for each other Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing #TeamTory Values We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.