Overview
Buyer Jobs in New York, NY at Marc Fisher Footwear
Title: Buyer
Company: Marc Fisher Footwear
Location: New York, NY
TheBuyer, Ecommercehas the responsibility for driving the website business growth for our comfort brands, and managing the overall sales forecasting, inventory management and buying decisions.
This role is responsible for generating seasonal merchandise plans, assortment strategies, and strategies to maximize and grow the business.
This position will report to the Vice President of Ecommerce Merchandising and based in our New York City office; 3 days in office, 2 days work from home.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with the DMM of Ecommerce to manage the success of the website through developing and driving seasonal business strategies that exceed financial goals within OTB parameters
Develop, manage, and continually analyze a financial plan (profitability margins, mark-up and receipt flow) to exceed sales goals in line with corporate strategies and KPIs
Manage the buying process, including building assortments based on historical and current product performance, analyzing business and managing inventory flow
Identify key opportunities to maximize sales and drive the process to meet financial objectives
Knowledgeable about the global customer, market and competitive landscape
Review and analyze business weekly, monthly, seasonally, developing appropriate initiatives
Articulate seasonal strategies and key product messages to Digital communication partners (Marketing, PR, etc…)
Study and report on competitors pricing, product, and merchandising presentation strategies
Keep all cross-functional teams informed on performance, industry trends, new inventory and brand positioning
Manage and develop Merchandising Assistant
Develop partnerships with VP of Ecommerce and team to ensure the specific needs of the site are met
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
6-8 years of relevant experience in e-commerce buying office
Strong sense of fashion, analytical skills and knowledge of retail math
Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Process a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace and the competition
Ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced retail environment, be customer-focused, work in a team and build relationships
4-year degree required
Benefits Include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision offerings
401k Plan with company match
15+ Paid Holidays
3pm Fridays
1pm Summer Fridays
15 PTO days
Company paid life insurance at 2x salary
Employee Discount
Commuter & Medical/Dependent Flex Spending Benefits
Pet Insurance
Salary range $100,000-$130,000
Recruiters need not inquire.
Company Overview:
Established in 2005, Marc Fisher Footwear company is a leading full-service, product-driven fashion footwear company with knowledge and expertise in design, sales, sourcing, distribution and marketing – all with dedicated and strategic direction for each brand within the portfolio, which includes GUESS, G by Guess, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Earth, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole Men’s, Hunter Boots, Rockport, Bandolino, indigo rd., Unisa, and Easy Spirit along with the namesake brands – Marc Fisher and Marc Fisher LTD.
Our diverse portfolio of globally recognized brands – available domestically and internationally via wholesale and retail channels – consistently meets the widest range of consumers’ fashion footwear needs, from classic to contemporary, sport to dress, men’s to women’s. Headquartered in Greenwich, Conne…
