Assistant Buyer, Handbags, Bergdorf Goodman
Core
Support the buyer overseeing the handbags division to drive sales, manage vendor relationships, and execute seasonal merchandise strategy.
Role type
Assistant Buyer (Luxury Retail)
Builds
Seasonal handbag assortments for Bergdorf Goodman's global customer base
Domain
Luxury Fashion Retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Vendor relationship management, sales and margin analysis, inventory forecasting, Excel proficiency, strategic assortment planning, negotiation, team leadership
Preferred skills
Retail or service experience, Excel certification
Responsibilities
Assist buyer in achieving sales and gross margin; manage day-to-day operations of the buying office; establish and maintain vendor relationships; negotiate buying terms and end of season with vendors; execute seasonal merchandise strategy based on customer needs and trends; accurately forecast monthly receipts and manage inventory flow; partner with Planner in developing seasonal financial plans and budgets; partner with Omni team for online product content maintenance; manage marketing process including proposals and sample coordination; partner and develop Merchandise Assistants
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-to-mid level