VP, Head of Buying - North America Omni-channel

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and set short-term and long-term merchandise goals and metrics with Head of Retail, CK NA to achieve prescribed growth plans and company objectives
• Directs buying to ensure adequate volume/inventory levels, integrity of quality and pricing, and to maximize all aspects of open to buy for the division.
• Actively collaborates with Head of Retail, CK NA and Planning on financial budget plans including expense and organizational budgets.
• Drives merchandise strategies behind business plans; works closely with planning to ensure all product opportunities are pursued and appropriately planned.
• Collaborates with global merchandising and supply chain to ensure that we have the right assortment at the appropriate target cost.
• Devises new and innovative business strategies for the division, driving bottom-line and top-line growth.
• Acts as product/market expert on competition and industry trends; works closely with design team to translate knowledge into innovative, relevant business opportunities
• Oversees assortment sku plans and final product selection for the division, ensuring costing goals are met while maximizing item impact and incorporating appropriate penetration of fashion.
• Ensures brand consistency from design concept to in-store execution.
• Visits stores regularly to review presentation, stock content/levels; identifies issues and solicits suggestions and comments from field team.
• Champions seasonal product training initiatives with merchandising team and field.
• Works closely with visual and merchandising teams to strategize major floorset initiatives and marketing campaigns.
• Ensures the buying department is organized and staffed to meet the objectives of the division.
• Manage career paths, development and succession plans of divisional buying team.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

• Experienced merchant leader with diversified background in product development, planning/distribution, and visual merchandising
• 10+ years relevant buying experience, with specific knowledge and expertise in vertical retailing environments
• Must have experience in driving a retail division in merchandising/buying
• Comprehensive knowledge of current fashion/retail trends; ability to introduce innovative business ideas to the team
• Prior management experience required; must have experience in successfully developing talent

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Skills:

• Strong communication skills and people development skills
• Collaborative leadership style and strong cross-functional partnership abilities, particularly with design, marketing and planning
• Must exhibit open and encouraging leadership style, a defined point of view
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate brand strategy and vision across all levels of an organization
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player
• A high energy, roll-up-the-sleeves attitude with a positive approach to dealing with challenges
• Balance of strategic business/analytical skills, creating merchandising and tactical execution
• Proven track record of leading and growing a team
• Outstanding leadership and people skills. Ability to manage up, down, and vertically
• Ability to collaborate across functions and levels
• High taste level - Experience working in elevated brand(s)
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Must have a strong sense of urgency and ability to quickly prioritize workload
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

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Pay Range: $245,000 - $321,000
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