Buyer - London, United Kingdom - Coach

Coach

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941.

Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in.

Coach 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.

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Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Job Title:

Buyer, Women's LG's, Coach EMEI, Wholesale and Ecom**
Primary Purpose:The Buyer, Retail will lead the strategic and operational execution of product investment for Women's SLG's and Specialty, driving in-season performance against financial targets for Retail across the regions.

This role will play a pivotal role in the implementation of brand, product and planning strategies. Reports to Senior Manager Buying Retail, Coach

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Buying / Planning to**:

Manage the strategic and operational execution of product investment for Retail LG's and Specialty product categories, driving in-season category performance against sales and margin targets for Retail stores and Ecom across the region.
Buy Retail Women's LG's and Specialty assist and partner in buy process with Senior Manager Buying, LG's and Specialty to ensure cohesive investments reflective of regional price, match backs and silhouette/ functionality specific to region performance to date and drive customer motivation to deliver AOP
Contribute to Retail buying strategies in product selections and door assortments.
Contribute in seasonal buy reviews, hindsight meetings, and management of seasonal milestone calendar
Contribute to weekly team WSRM, delivering financial overview with clear strategic actions and present to Senior Manager Buying, Retail
Drive performance against sales and margin targets; maximize inseason opportunities and affect future inventory minimizing risk and potentialising opportunities and propose to Line Manager trading activities optimize investments
Analyze and interpret product performance, customer feedback, consumer trends, competitive landscape and local market knowledge to share with Global Merchandising drive regional opportunities and provide competitor activity to support
Own dept RPAS/Cora activities are delivered accurately adhering to timelines
Partner with Inventory Planner to review on hand inventory and own driving activities to facilitate meeting Global WOH / turn targets proposing actions with timelines to support
Contribute to support go to market assets for Retail doors in region
Partner with Allocator to drive activity and prioritization for category specific allocations taking into consideration floor set launch dates and peak trading
Partner with Inventory Planner, Coach annually and monthly to review AOP and any changes reflective of sales and markets trends and propose shifts for buys to ensure AOP targets are met
Build/Maintain close relationships with key partners in region and Globally
Instill best practice, ways of working within the team driving productivity and understanding of
Adhoc analysis and scenario building to support trading decisions / future needs etc.

The accomplished individual will possess:

Minimum 5 years buying and planning experience ideally within Retail channel
Multi category experience, handbag/accessories experience highly desired
Numerate with strong analytical skills and financial acumen, operates with clear command of the key financial drivers to potentialise the business
Working knowledge of RPAS / Cora / SAP is highly advantageous
Advanced computer skills in Excel
Management supervisory experience
Knowledge of the fashion or accessories luxury goods market
Experience of working with a global company / brand
Experience supporting the European market

An outstanding professional will:

Use market and industry insights to inform strategy and approach to stay competitive and be customer centric in mindset
Data driven in approach
Solution orientated in focus
Translate priorities and focus team energies
Strategic thinking skills with strong business acumen
Ability to make prudent decisions under pressure and deadlines
Build effective regional and global partnerships and interact successfully with diverse individuals at all levels

Our Competencies for All Employees
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Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take ne