Buyer

Job description

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for optimistic femininity. Today, the brand is a global life and style house with handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, gifts, home décor and more. Polished ease, thoughtful details and a modern, sophisticated use of color-Kate Spade New York's founding principles define a unique style synonymous with joy. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Buying to... Buying Prepare reports to monitor business on a regular basis, interpreting and recommending opportunities across the defined area of responsibilityBuilding up Assortment for responsible Categories (Leather Goods and RTW), and channel related (Full Price/ Outlet/ E-com).Dependently working on SKU detail buy with clear merchandising strategy.in-season products management incl. newness launch, assortment maintenance, promotion control, inventory liquidation to achieve company sales, inventory and profit goals Cross-functional CollaborationActively work with Global partners to understand Brand strategy and balance with local business needs through buy process.Closely work with Other BU partners to maximize local product opportunities in terms of inventory and assortment.Work with Allocation team to drive an optimal stock allocation strategy that supports the merchandising plans and drive actions where neededCollaborate with Retail Team / E-com / Logistics to ensure programs, product placements and changes are clearly communicated. The accomplished individual will possess... Bachelor's Degree3 or more years of experience in a Merchandising/Buying capacity in a related business or brandExperience in fashion/luxury goods is preferredDemonstrates excellent communication skills with the ability to promote clear ideas.Can demonstrate strong negotiating, communication and influencing skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.Analytical and numerical talent in a business environmentAdvance PC skill An outstanding professional will have... Bachelor degree and above. More than 8 years relevant experiences of manufacture and operation, experience in large or well-known clothing brand.Self-drive and motivation Creative aesthetic senseFlexible mind & team workInternational Fashion brand buying experience is required. Our Competencies for All EmployeesDrive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to 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. Visit Kate Spade at .