Kering - New York, NY
posted 2 months ago
The Buyer, RTW at Balenciaga is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the collection buy and conducting extensive data analysis for the Americas region. This position requires a close collaboration with Finance and Planning teams to manage merchandise budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities. The Buyer will monitor sales and key performance indicators across various retail channels, including full-price stores, concessions, and outlets. This role is essential in ensuring that the assortment aligns with the global strategy and meets the market's needs. In this position, the Buyer will oversee buying activities during sales campaigns, ensuring the selection, quantities, and assortment by store are relevant and strategic. They will conduct thorough sales and KPI analyses to define actionable plans that optimize business performance. As the RTW expert, the Buyer will provide monthly qualitative, quantitative, and competitive reports to both Management and the Global Merchandising team, evaluating competitive market trends within the luxury environment. The Buyer will also communicate and partner with the Retail team to align business strategies with the yearly sales plan. Responsibilities include managing reorders and inter-store transfers, executing proactive consolidations to ensure profitability, and managing inventory levels and merchandise flow for all Americas outlet locations. Additionally, the Buyer will collaborate with Client Engagement and Training teams to align CRM activities and identify opportunities for client base development. They will work closely with the Visual Merchandising team to ensure successful collection launches and product priorities, as well as coordinate with the Public Relations team for product alignment with local editorials. Regular visits to stores and markets will be necessary to understand clientele needs and provide product training as required.