Rag & Bone
Associate Buyer, Women's Footwear & Accessories
New York, NY - Full Time
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.
Job Summary:
The Associate Buyer for Women’s Footwear and Accessories will lead the development and execution of merchandising strategies within DTC, aiming to drive sales and enhance overall business performance in alignment with financial goals and key performance indicators.
Responsibilities:
· Lead product strategies for Full Price Stores and E-commerce to deliver consumer focused assortments and volume drivers in conjunction with company merchandising initiatives.
· Responsible for full life cycle of buys inclusive of assortment curation, sizing, replenishment, allocation, RTVS, and markdowns
· Conduct weekly, monthly, and ad hoc sales recaps, analyzing performance with a focus on historical trends. Identify opportunities, risks, and recommend actionable strategies for improvement.
· Work closely with Merchandising, Stores, Field leaders, E-commerce, and vendors to ensure buys and deliveries are met
· Communicate product needs, performances, trends, and consumer feedback to support future product developments.
· Partner with Planning in reviewing sales and inventory managing RTVs, markdowns, and consolidations to support financial goals and OTB.
· Lead product knowledge in providing selling tools for store teams
Requirements:
· At least two years at the Assistant or Associate level
· Experience in women’s footwear, bags, and accessories preferred
· Strong business acumen and financial skills
· Must be flexible, motivated, and proven ability to multitask
· Must have vertical retail multi-channel experience
· Outstanding communication and presentation skills
· High proficiency in Excel and Power Point
· Microsoft Dynamics (AX) and/or D365 a plus
Annual Salary Pay Range
$70,000—$75,000 USD
Rules we live by | Rules you live by
- Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
- Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
- Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
- Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
- Make Shit Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive
- Paid Time Off
- Clothing Allowance
- Generous Employee Discount
- Paid Parental Leave
- Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
- 401k
rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
