SAINT LAURENT Accessories Buyer

Job description

Summary
ABOUT SAINT LAURENT

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio- cultural landscape.
In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April
2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe.
Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Accessories Buyer who will report to the General Merchandising Manager as part of our dynamic team in New York, New York.

ROLE

You will maintain and understand the target customer profile and trends through data and competitive shopping analysis. You will also provide market expertise to maximize the business.

MISSION

·        Deliver both qualitative and quantitative feedback on a monthly basis to planning and WW teams

·        Ensure flow of inventory into business with close collaboration with WW Operations and Supply Chain and Central Demand Planning

·        Develop assortment in accordance with overall strategies, brand growth strategies and financial plans 

·        Own season assortment planning, line development and merchandise selection

·        Manages and coaches the handbag team to be able to prioritize work, be customer-focused, and team-oriented

·        Participate to promotional activities and attend trade fairs

·        Develop and drive seasonal business strategies on pricing and product placement

·        Work closely with the planning and the design team

·        Ensure that buy quantities meet financial goals and stores needs

·        Maximize sales and results of every store

·        Enhance understanding of local market needs and segmentation by eliciting feedback through constant communication

·        Optimize stocks

·        Demonstrate smart risk- taking in business and product decisions

·        Maintain a good relationship with actual suppliers and outsource new suppliers for future product

PROFILE

·        Commercial awareness and strong business acumen

·        Ability to drive results

·        Ability to understand current market trends and buying psychology

·        Strong experience buying within a fashion industry environment

·        Commercial awareness and strong business acumen

·        Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Word

·        A minimum of 4-5 years of relevant buying experience gained within a fashion and/or luxury environment

S aint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2019-09-16

Schedule
Full time

Organization
Yves Saint Laurent America Inc