Buying Coordinator; FTC

Position: Buying Coordinator (FTC)
Location: New York

** Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
**** If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!**—*"I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team. I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs."**- Michael Kors -
* ** Department Overview
** The Retail Buying department is responsible for assortment building & trading for more than 100 brick and mortar stores & our e-Commerce site. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Buying team across the Menswear (Men’s Apparel, Footwear & Accessories) & Licensee (Watches, Jewellery, Fragrance & Eyewear) departments, in administrative tasks to drive commercial results and achieve financial KPIs, while ensuring we remain trend relevant in the market.

The Buying team works cross-functionally to identify opportunities, develop & execute strategies to build strong assortments and ultimately achieve or surpass financial objectives.  
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* What you’ll do:

*** Responsible for all administrative activities to support the Buying Team.
* Generate weekly, monthly, and seasonal selling reports to give the team visibility of results, including best-sellers reports.
* Support the Buying Team in preparing for seasonal buys, hindsight meetings, monthly OTB meetings and weekly trade: running reports in BI (Business Intelligence) and other systems, as well as numerical analysis in Excel of large data sets and collaborating with the Allocation and Planning Teams.
* Responsible for ensuring the Buying Critical Path is created each season and keep up to date as things shift and change and management of Market Materials.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with VM & eCom teams to ensure product is in store and on site in a timely manner and merchandised correctly in-line with the buy.
* Maintain assortment plans, updating information and visual documentation to ensure accurate communication outwards to the wider business.
* Carry out competitor shops identifying threats and weaknesses in the market.
* Attend Store Visits to understand Customer Profiles and make recommendations on product assortments based on knowledge gained.
* Support the Buying Team with ad hoc analysis, interpreting the data and making recommendations to the team to drive the department forward.
* Sample management.
* Support with style and order management  
** What You’ll Bring
** We’re looking for someone with the following experience and skills — but these aren’t set in stone. If you bring something extra to the table, we’d love to hear from you!
* Computer Literate – Advanced Excel Skills.
* Prior experience in a retail or office environment preferred.
* Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
* Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment.
* Good time management skills.
** We’d love to see:
*** Strong work ethic.
* Reacts positively to feedback and actively seeks to improve.
* A positive, go-getter attitude with an approachable demeanor.
* Ability to multitask.
* Understanding of the importance of the role within the wider Buying Function.
* Displays professionalism in the workplace, including personal presentation.
** MK Perks;
** From your very first day with us, we want you to feel welcomed, supported, and truly part of the team. To help make your experience rewarding, we offer a range of benefits designed to enrich your journey.
** Cross-Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales** – Enjoy exclusive savings across all Capri brands.
** Paid Parental Leave** – Take meaningful time off to bond with your growing family.
** Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance** – Recharge with paid time off throughout the year.
** Internal Mobility Across Capri Brands** – Explore new career paths within the broader Capri network.
** Hybrid Working Model** – Collaborate in-office just three days a week for optimal flexibility.
** Life Works Employee Assistance Program** – Confidential support for mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
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