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TOM FORD FASHION · 12 hours ago

Associate Buyer, Women's

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

TOM FORD FASHION is seeking an Associate Buyer for Women’s product categories. The role involves collaborating with the merchandising team to manage day-to-day operations, drive strategies, and enhance brand efficiency in alignment with company goals.

Apparel & Fashion

Responsibilities

Driving Women’s strategies and priorities through Tom Ford Americas Region, partnering closely with the Sr. Director to deliver the commercial plan

Identify opportunities, risks and best practices for enhancing brand efficiency in the market, monitor market trends and inventory opportunities for proactive action

Lead collection launch plans, build vital retail/merchandising tools, compile retail feedback & display imagery

Actively monitor sell-thru by door and consolidate product to maximize sales

Partner with Sr. Director to direct responsibility of RTW, Leather Goods, Shoes, Beauty & Eyewear product categories in terms of sales performances, merchandise deliveries, benchmarking and new business opportunities, pricing and markdown proposals

Partner with third party vendors to ensure timely delivery of merchandise

Own weekly shipping reports and communicate opportunities/risks to buyers

Analyze business reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Ensure accurate reconciliation receipts with strong attention to detail and proactively flagging and resolving discrepancies

Oversee price events are entered, set up properly & accurately logged

Ad hoc reporting as needed and support for the buying team in day-to-day functions and responsibilities

Partner with e-commerce merchandising and photo teams to ensure product accuracy

Participate and lead weekly store calls to discuss needs & opportunities, gathering store feedback

Build and maintain buy books, product trainings and action plan documents

Preparation & Support before, during and after buying session 4 times a year

Attend and support market through hindsight reporting, product selection and assortment (with additional direct responsibility on Shoes, Leather Goods, Beauty & Eyewear)

Manage Purchase Order entry, changes and cancellations

Qualification

Merchandising experienceAnalytical skillsRetail math proficiencyE-commerce experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingRelationship building