南京招聘

JOB SUMMARY

The Buying Manager, China is responsible for leading a merchandising team on buying and assorting merchandise for Retail Stores in China, in accordance with corporate guidance and providing on-going feedback around merchandise needs. This position is required to establish strategic merchandise plans for sales, markdowns, inventory, and growth opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

BUYING

· Formulating the buying strategy and overseeing the buying process to make sure each buy is done properly (quantity and styles) by assorting the line, analyzing history, and identifying volume drivers to maximize sales with guidance and collaboration with the Corporate Buying function for each store and e-commerce platforms

· Work closely with retail operations team on understanding each store’s preferences and needs and address the needs during buy. Collect collection and product feedback after each launch, ensure sufficient stock for best sellers and drive slow moving product sales.

· Be responsible for the merchandise distribution, stock allocation and merchandise reordering management together with planning and allocation team to ensure deliver the right product at the right place and right timing

· Work closely with Marketing & Communication in sharing buy strategies, quantity and key investment/stories to drive sales of each collection

· Localize product training material together with retail training team to ensure high quality level of core and seasonal product knowledge at store level

· Work closely with VM for the Windows to maintain a global image, in-store product rotations based on buying strategies and product focus to drive sales

PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON LOCAL MARKETS NEEDS

· Establish close communication and relationship with headquarter Merchandising Team in U.S. on feeding local market needs/trends and specific requests – line plan, hindsight analysis, collection feedback, buying recap, market brief and etc.

· Closely monitor local industry trends and competitor awareness in pricing, trend, quality and products offers both offline and online

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES NOT COVERED IN FOCUS AREAS

· Foster a strong sense of leadership and teamwork both internally and externally

· Take on and complete any ad-hoc projects that may occur

EDUCATION, PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED

· Degree holder in Fashion Merchandising/ Business or related disciplines

· A minimum of 8 years fashion retail merchandising experience, in which 3 years in managerial level

· Previous buying experience in luxury fashion industry

· Strong planning, communication and presentation skills

· Sound business acumen and retail numerical sense, detailed mind with strong analytical skills

· Proficiency in MS Office Applications and advanced in Excel

· Excellent command in English & Chinese

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

· Adaptable – Change before you have to

o Changes course easily – Knows when to be patient and when to push – Works well in the gray – Shows grace under pressure – Owns mistakes and learns from them – Balances multiple priorities

· Entrepreneurial Spirit – Own it

o Takes initiative, doesn’t wait for direction – Builds for the future – Takes personal ownership and accountability – Is resourceful in getting things done

· Collaborative – No “I” in Tory

o Is self-aware and open-minded – Integrates the perspectives of others – Is direct but respectful – Communicates cross functionally – Knows when to get people involved and when to make a decision – Takes an inclusive approach

· Client & Brand Focus – Put yourself in Tory’s shoes

o Passionate about the brand and the work – Creates a transformational client experience – Makes decisions in the best interest of the company and our customers – Focuses on internal and external customers

· Live the Values – Being “Buddy”

o Keeps the “Buddy Values” alive (Honesty, Kindness, Passion, Humility, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Humor) – It’s not just what you do, but how you do it – Contributes to a positive and productive environment

· Functional Expertise – Know Your Stuff

o Has the skills necessary to perform the job – Keeps current on trends, skills, and practices – Puts learning into practice

· FOR PEOPLE MANAGERS: Team Builder – It’s all about “We”

o Sets team goals and roles – Develops, motivates and empowers – Delivers constructive and encouraging feedback – Holds people accountable for results – Recognizes high performance

· FOR PEOPLE MANAGERS: Change Leader – Change is the essence of life

o Challenges the current point of view – Puts changes in context for the team – Executes changes that impact the business – Is proactive and positive – Listens to and keeps the team up to speed

Tory Burch 是一个美国生活时尚品牌，旨在启发并鼓舞世界各地的***以卓越品格、自信态度和美丽姿采活出斑斓人生。本系列以经典精神碰撞摩登格调，体现了创始人 Tory Burch 的个人风格，贯穿了鞋履、时装、手袋和生活用品等多个品类。

2004 年 2 月，公司在曼哈顿市中心开设了一家精品店。如今我们已发展成为一个全球品牌，业务覆盖 50 多个国家，并通过 Tory Burch Foundation 持续提升***权益和企业家精神。

树立品牌诚信、打造精美产品和完成社会使命是我们作为一家公司以及我们迄今为止实现成功发展所不可或缺的东西。当然，同样重要的还有我们无与伦比的优秀团队和独一无二的企业文化。我们相信在企业不断发展壮大的过程中，每一名雇员都发挥着至关重要的作用。