SENIOR BUYER

Position Purpose

The Senior Buyer leads the merchandise strategy for Coco Goose and is responsible for creating a compelling, profitable assortment that reflects the Coco Goose customer and brand position.

The Senior Buyer balances merchant instinct with financial discipline.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal merchandise strategy.
• Lead market appointments and vendor selection.
• Manage buying budgets and open-to-buy.
• Determine category and brand investments.
• Review historical performance before future buys.
• Analyze sell-through, margin, markdowns and inventory productivity.
• Identify emerging designers and trends.
• Maintain key vendor relationships.
• Negotiate terms, exclusives and opportunities.
• Manage and mentor Buyers.
• Partner with Ecommerce on online assortment opportunities.
• Partner with Retail on regional merchandise needs.
• Partner with Marketing on seasonal stories.
• Eventually collaborate with Product Development on Coco Goose proprietary product.

Key Measures of Success

• Gross margin
• Sell-through
• Inventory turn
• GMROI
• Markdown %
• Sales versus plan
• Open-to-buy performance
• Inventory levels
• Vendor performance
• Category performance

Please send a letter of interest and resume to style@shopcocogoose.com!