Job Details
Who You Are:
You are energetic, collaborative, have strong communication and are results driven. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are curious and have the vision to develop and execute global brand strategies. You have passion for brand creativity and look to grow the industry recognition of an iconic global brand. You re highly effective at operating within cross-functional and collaborative team structures.
What You ll Do:
- Manage the buy and movement of inventory for all US and Canada Full Price & Outlet retail boutiques.
- Ensure all plans are in line with budget and retail proposition.
- Achieve assigned goals and objectives including gross margin, sales and total inventory turn for the assigned merchandise category.
- Select and purchase merchandise inclusive of timing, delivery, sizing, and mix.
- Maintain effective category merchandise control systems which are to include replenishment, open to buy and seasonal.
- Manage plans for stock levels, react to change/demand and logistics, reorders, cancellations, redirections, and transfers.
- Partner with the London based Merchandise Planner and the Finance Team to ensure that merchandise forecasting is in line with business plans.
- Create and implement plans to maximize gross profit by coordinating sales, gross margin, inventory turnover, cost of promotion and markdowns.
- Ensure open communication with Store Managers on a consistent basis regarding hits or misses for all product categories, thereby given the ability to react and analyze appropriately.
- Provide training to Store Managers and Retail Team including but not limited to design, construction, merchandising and product knowledge.
- Liaise frequently on a regular basis and when necessary, with East Coast and West Coast Director of Stores to maximize business in their respective markets.
- Travel throughout market.
- Perform competitive research and analysis to illustrate both strengths and weaknesses of products in all markets.
- Achieve targeted sales goals.
You ll Need to Have:
- At least 5 years working in a buying/planning capacity within a retail environment.
- Proven track record of sell through and management of budgets.
- Highly competent in Microsoft Office, Excel.
We d Love to See:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive, flexible, organized, and hard working.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize a dynamic workload.
Jimmy Choo Perks:
- Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
- Summer Fridays
- Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
- Cross-brand Discount
- Exclusive Employee Sales
- 401k Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Thrive Wellness Program (seasonal in-office massages and more!)
- Commuter Benefits
- Gym Discounts
At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V
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