Apparel Buyer

**Apparel Buyer**

at Jenni Kayne Santa Monica, CA **Jenni Kayne is a California lifestyle brand that inspires women to live well every day. From wardrobe essentials to all the things that make a house a home, we create effortless staples without sacrificing style or comfort. Our mission is to inspire women to live well every day. Its an ethos that comes to life collectively and individually. Were proud to say that Jenni Kayne is female owned and operated, and one of the fastest growing lifestyle brands. As we continue to grow our team, we want candidates to know that we are serious and sincere in our commitment to hiring BIPOC team members.**

Role and Responsibilities

As the **Jenni Kayne Apparel Buyer**, your primary responsibilities include the following:

* Manage Apparel, Shoes, and Accessories categories with strong understanding of the Jenni Kayne brand, sales and margin drivers, marketing focuses, Ecom and retail store feedback and market trends.

* Uphold Jenni Kayne product strategy to maximize retail sales and gross margin opportunity. Work with GM of Apparel, Apparel Designer, and other team members to develop product that will meet target KPIs while building out a well-rounded assortment consisting of a strong CORE program as well as newness.

* Build Apparel, Shoes, and Accessories SKU plans to pass to Production and Design on a seasonal basis.

* Understand Jenni Kayne business strategy and create effective assortment by season, product line and style. Review carryforward merchandise including CORE assortment and develop new product that enhances brand concepts and offerings.

* Maintain category buy plan on a style, color and size level to manage quantities, deliveries, etc.

* Create, update and distribute visual product deck to communicate new product including estimated launch dates to wider team.

* Work with Ecom, Marketing, and Stores teams to effectively manage product receipt calendar, ensuring merchandise is processed and released to stores in line with established launch dates.

* Actively collaborate with Marketing team to ensure all key investments and concepts are effectively supported through storytelling and content including in digital ads, newsletters, video, social pushes, homepage features, Rip & Tan content and all other avenues.

* Work with Production team to manage effective buy calendar; lead meetings as needed and participate in all key meetings including Hindsight, Product Walk Through, Investment Review, Fast Sell and Store Visits. Lead team dialogue around seasonal concept, assortment strategy, and monthly rollouts.

* React to in-season business highlights and execute re-orders, cancellations, or swaps as needed. Work with Ecom, Marketing, and Stores teams to suggest marketing initiatives to drive revenue.

* Report on business weekly speaking to both sales and inventory levels. Provide end of season analysis each quarter and make recommendations for additions to CORE, drops, etc.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

* Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

* 3-4 years home and furniture buying experience

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Netsuite, Dataself, and/or Springboard a plus

* Knowledge of basic retail math formulas and calculations

* Ability to multi task, meet deadlines and ensure accurate completion of assigned tasks

* Highly organized and detail oriented

* Motivated and experienced working with minimal supervision

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**Full proof of COVID vaccination required for this position.**

Additional Notes

This job description is not all inclusive. In addition, Kayne LLC dba Jenni Kayne reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Kayne LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.