Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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Who You Are:
Michael Kors is looking for an experienced, business savvy, opportunistic and product-focused Associate Buyer to take our growing Outlet Licensee business to the next level. As an Associate Buyer, you will partner with management, stores, and cross-functional partners to identify opportunities, develop, and execute strategies to build strong assortments that will achieve financial objectives of the division. This person will be responsible for managing the Outlet licensee product assortment, as well as the lifecycle of the product within our stores. 

What You’ll Do:

Partner with Merchandising Director on buying and merchandising strategies that align with financial goals for the division and company and drive the business forward in sales and profitability.

Partner with Merchandising Director to execute buy process from concept to completion, including robust line planning. 

Maintain strong partnership with multiple vendors through clear and concise communication. 

Recommend timely markdowns/promotions on goods and reorders on best sellers.  Share insight based on reviewing analysis to strategically grow and impact the business.

Work closely with planning and allocations to execute merchandising strategy on a by-door basis.  Work with Allocations team and store management to ensure assortments by door are maximized.

Generate weekly selling reports and business analysis to track selling, identify key trends, maximize opportunities, and minimize liabilities to achieve continued growth and profitability of the Outlet Licensee business.

Responsible for maintaining assortment sheets, store transfers, processing markdowns, PO entry and reconciling on orders.

Communicate and partner with stores domestically and internationally to manage client requests and ensure proper execution of all merchandising strategies.

Responsible for execution of product knowledge and buy information to the stores.

Run analysis and prepare selling hindsight to identify opportunities in the assortment. Create boards when necessary.

Responsible for driving seasonal strategies, putting together seasonal buys, pricing, and promotions. 

Attend and actively participate in market appointments. Responsible for entering all market orders.

Foster and leverage cross-functional relationships to create opportunities for the business – specifically partnering with Digital, Design, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Global Merchandising.

React to business needs by managing warehouse inventory and allocating to stores.

You’ll Need to Have:

Bachelor’s Degree

3+ years of experience in retail buying or merchandising

Experience managing a business of significant volume & option count

Strong product development experience 

Advanced Excel Skills; Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment 

We’d Love to See:

Experience with vendors 

Exceptional organizational skills

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Curiosity and passion for licensee product   

MK Perks:

Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule 

Summer Fridays

Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors 

Cross-brand Discount

Exclusive Employee Sales

Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)

401k Match

Paid Parental Leave

Thrive Wellness Program 

Commuter Benefits

Gym Discounts

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