Rag & Bone
Assistant Buyer, Men's
New York, NY - Full Time
Company History
From its origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone instantaneously distinguished itself by combining their British heritage with directional, modern design. Today, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville's brand has become synonymous with innately wearable clothing that innovatively melds classic tailoring with an edgy yet understated New York aesthetic.
Inspired by a desire to create beautifully constructed clothes, with no formal fashion training, the expats immersed themselves in the time-honored techniques of supremely skilled, local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the country. The importance of quality, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail resonated deeply, informing rag & bone's core philosophy.
With a downtown sensibility, signature clean silhouettes and an inherent integrity – each piece is impeccably crafted from the finest materials available and approached from a form and function design standpoint – rag & bone continuously redefines urban style.
Overview
The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for supporting and executing buying strategies for stores and online (DTC) to maximize sales, margin, inventory turn, and increase performance.
Assistant Buyer
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
From its origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone instantaneously distinguished itself by combining their British heritage with directional, modern design. Today, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville's brand has become synonymous with innately wearable clothing that innovatively melds classic tailoring with an edgy yet understated New York aesthetic.
Inspired by a desire to create beautifully constructed clothes, with no formal fashion training, the expats immersed themselves in the time-honored techniques of supremely skilled, local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the country. The importance of quality, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail resonated deeply, informing rag & bone's core philosophy.
With a downtown sensibility, signature clean silhouettes and an inherent integrity – each piece is impeccably crafted from the finest materials available and approached from a form and function design standpoint – rag & bone continuously redefines urban style.
Overview
The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for supporting and executing buying strategies for stores and online (DTC) to maximize sales, margin, inventory turn, and increase performance.
Assistant Buyer
Responsibilities:
- Support Buyer in all aspects of the buy process including sizing, order entry, reporting, and preparing presentations for Full Price Stores and E-commerce.
- Ownership of weekly replenishment and provide insights on inventory needs. Recommend action plans to drive product opportunities or minimize inventory risks.
- Responsible for the maintenance and execution of orders, price changes, markdowns, transfers, and RTVs.
- Create, manage, and analyze weekly reports with high level of accuracy.
- Cross-functional communication on assortment updates, delivery status, cancelations, and product on site is accurately represented.
- Collaborate with store managers on product needs and respond promptly.
- Support Buyer in ad-hoc reporting, projects, and day-to-day functions of the department.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of experience in allocation, buying, or merchandising Advance Excel skills
- Proficient in retail math
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail Oriented with excellent follow-through
- Results oriented with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Salary is in a range of 52,000-55,000
