Kith
Buying Assistant, Multibrand
Brooklyn, NY · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$27k-$31kDetected 30 days ago
Data VisualizationProduct ManagementProject ManagementExcelLogisticsERPInventory ManagementPhotographyCommunicationAdaptabilityAccounts Payable
About the role
- They will assist with growing the overall omni channels to help achieve seasonal sales and inventory goals.
- A primary focus will be growing our online and social presence.
Responsibilities
- Manage all stages of purchase order setup, entry, and style creation.
- Input UPCs and maintain accurate pricing across all global regions.
- Validate product, pricing, and purchase order data across systems to ensure accuracy.
- Track merchandise receipts, transfers, and inventory movement to support seasonal sell-through goals.
- Ecommerce & Product Presentation Support
- Process Support & Operational Efficiency
- Support operational efficiencies by identifying opportunities to improve and streamline buying processes.
- They will support the daily operations within the designated buying areas and develop partnerships with the Assistant and Associate Buyers on all necessary tasks.
- They will own the product lifecycle - overseeing the purchase order (PO) process, inputting UPCs, and entering global pricing.
- In this role, they will support the following Multibrand departments: Men's RTW + ACC, Women's RTW + ACC, and Lifestyle.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in buying, merchandising, planning, or a related retail function.
- Buying Assistant will assist with the administrative and operational activity required to maintain a constant and adequate flow of merchandise to the stores and online.
- They should have strong analytical skills with knowledge of retail math and Excel, along with a demonstrated understanding of the retail market.
- Position Summary: Buying Assistant will assist with the administrative and operational activity required to maintain a constant and adequate flow of merchandise to the stores and online.
Skills
- Strong understanding of retail math, inventory management, and business analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
- Experience working with ERP systems preferred
- Tableau experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial retail environment.
- Knowledge of the luxury fashion market and current industry trends.
- Professional Characteristics
- Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Adaptable
- Communicative
Compensation
- $26.50 - $31.25 hourly
Company info
- Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling.
- Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design.
- Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.
- Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops.
- Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg's childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle's at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.
- The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.
- Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address.
- Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering anything other than in-person work, is fraudulent.
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