Senior Buyer, Women's RTW and Non Apparel

About rag & bone

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.

We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future.

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer for Women's RTW and Non Apparel will be responsible for developing and executing merchandising strategies for DTC. Maximize sales, inventory turn, and increase overall performance to meet financial targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategies for Full Price Stores and E-commerce to deliver consumer focused assortments and volume drivers in conjunction with company merchandising initiatives.
• Responsible for full life cycle of buy: curate assortment, sizing, replenishment/allocation, selling, and markdowns.
• Analyze, hindsight, and present selling weekly, monthly and ad hoc recaps. Identify opportunities, risks, and suggest action plans.
• Work cross functionally with Merchandising, Stores, Field leaders, and E-commerce teams to ensure buys, deliveries, inventory, and product changes are met and communicated.
• Communicate product needs, performances, trends, and consumer feedback to support future developments of the business.
• Partner with Planning in reviewing sales and inventory managing RTVs, markdowns, and consolidations to support financial goals and OTB.
• Lead product knowledge and partner with stores to optimize sales and assortment.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Assistant Buyer.
  
  

Requirements: (skills, qualifications, education, etc)

• At least 6-8 years of experience, 2 in a supervisory role in women's apparel, footwear, and accessories
• Strong business acumen and financial skills
• Must be flexible, motivated, and proven ability to multitask
• Must have vertical retail multi-channel experience
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Luxury or Contemporary brand experience
• High proficiency in Excel and Power Point
  
  

The estimated salary for this role is $110,000-$130,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Rules we live by | Rules you live by

• Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
• Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
• Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
• Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
• Make S**t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
• 401k
  
  

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.