Associate Buyer & Planner

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Jenni Kayne is a California-based lifestyle brand that aims to empower an elevated approach to everyday living. Whetheritsour edited style ethos or covetedinteriorssensibility we work hard to create a worldthatsinviting and intentional. From our stores across the country to our operations and corporate teams we believe in the power of a workplacethatsbuilt on diversity and inclusionwhere the varied voices and viewpoints of our community pave the way.

About This Role

The Jenni KayneAssociateBuyer & Planner willsupportallJenni Kaynecategoriesincluding Homewith a focus on Apparel Shoes and Accessorieswhile reporting to theDirector ofBuying and Planning. Thisroleis part of a smallteamwiththe opportunity tointeract closely with all team members bothwithin Buying as well as cross-functionally. It is perfect for someonehighly organized whois comfortableinExcel and is looking to furtherexpandtheir skillset in this area.

Role and Responsibilities

As theJenni KayneAssociateBuyer & Planneryour primary responsibilitiesinclude the following:

Ensure the Jenni Kayne retail buying administrative processes are exceptionally executed withaccuratedata entered in software systems and buy related information effectively communicated to store teams as well as relevant corporate parties
Accurately enter all third-party purchasing activities inNetsuiteas needed; ensure data for all inputs is meticulously managed and is thoughtfully entered tofacilitateclear reporting for business data entry and execution of financial accountability processes include:
Purchase order entry at the style color size level for PO uploads
New itemset up existing item maintenance as needed
Managethird partypurchaseorderinvoicingandpaymentas well as partnering with the receiving team to prepare for inboundshipments
Management of discrepancies on invoices and/or POs including communication with vendor at time order is placed or before order arrives for receiving inventory
Drive initial allocation process including store and size breakdowns for all third-party purchases order for retail and e-com orders
Partner with buying team to create update and distribute quarterly product receipt deck to communicate all new goods order quantities and key dates to store marketing and warehouse teams
Partner with buying team to create andmaintainseasonal buy plan files to manage seasonal new and reorder assortment
Manage sample coordinationprocessincluding communication with production and marketing teams to prepare JK and 3rdparty samples of all seasonal styles for marketing and product shoot. Request samples by required deadlines organize and store samples as needed and return to third party vendors on time.
Createbuycalendar Outlook events including allappropriate partiesprior to each season based off deadlines oncompanycalendar.
Participate in analyzing sales and inventory levels in season on a weekly basis at department/category/style/item level and drive actions to maximize sales.
Participate in preparation of monthly fast-sellmeetingwith business insightshighlightsand actionable presenting seasonal sales sell-thru OH and suggest marketing initiatives. Review marketing calendar at item level and consider if re-allocation is needed.
Develop strong relationships with marketing e-commercestoreand warehouse teams: effectively communicate and understand each teams processes and needs and help toestablishefficient processes related to inventory management aimed at maximizing sales and gross margin performance.
Track freight payments and request quotes prior to shipment for international vendors or large orders to ensure competitive pricing is received.
Assistwith executing price changes inNetsuiteto adjust pricing at style level; communicatetostores Ecom and warehouse teams to ensurechangedin all areas
Work with buying warehouse financeteamsand stores/Ecom to support the execution of strategy initiatives including sample sale and promo

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
2-3 years retailbuying and/or planningexperience
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and experience withNetsuiteis a plus
Knowledge of basic retail math formulas and calculations
Ability tomulti task meet deadlines and ensureaccuratecompletion of assigned tasks
Highly organized and detail oriented
Motivated and experienced working with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical requirements

Some lifting (up to 30 lbs.)
Long hours using computer keyboard and monitor

AdditionalNotes

This job description is not all 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.The annual base salary range for this position is $80000-$85000. The base salary isdeterminedby experience education skills and location.

Required Experience:

About This Role

Role and Responsibilities

As theJenni KayneAssociateBuyer & Planneryour primary responsibilitiesinclude the following:

Ensure the Jenni Kayne retail buying administrative processes are exceptionally executed withaccuratedata entered in software systems and buy related information effectively communicated to store teams as well as relevant corporate parties
Accurately enter all third-party purchasing activities inNetsuiteas needed; ensure data for all inputs is meticulously managed and is thoughtfully entered tofacilitateclear reporting for business data entry and execution of financial accountability processes include:
Purchase order entry at the style color size level for PO uploads
New itemset up existing item maintenance as needed
Managethird partypurchaseorderinvoicingandpaymentas well as partnering with the receiving team to prepare for inboundshipments
Management of discrepancies on invoices and/or POs including communication with vendor at time order is placed or before order arrives for receiving inventory
Drive initial allocation process including store and size breakdowns for all third-party purchases order for retail and e-com orders
Partner with buying team to create update and distribute quarterly product receipt deck to communicate all new goods order quantities and key dates to store marketing and warehouse teams
Partner with buying team to create andmaintainseasonal buy plan files to manage seasonal new and reorder assortment
Manage sample coordinationprocessincluding communication with production and marketing teams to prepare JK and 3rdparty samples of all seasonal styles for marketing and product shoot. Request samples by required deadlines organize and store samples as needed and return to third party vendors on time.
Createbuycalendar Outlook events including allappropriate partiesprior to each season based off deadlines oncompanycalendar.
Participate in analyzing sales and inventory levels in season on a weekly basis at department/category/style/item level and drive actions to maximize sales.
Participate in preparation of monthly fast-sellmeetingwith business insightshighlightsand actionable presenting seasonal sales sell-thru OH and suggest marketing initiatives. Review marketing calendar at item level and consider if re-allocation is needed.
Develop strong relationships with marketing e-commercestoreand warehouse teams: effectively communicate and understand each teams processes and needs and help toestablishefficient processes related to inventory management aimed at maximizing sales and gross margin performance.
Track freight payments and request quotes prior to shipment for international vendors or large orders to ensure competitive pricing is received.
Assistwith executing price changes inNetsuiteto adjust pricing at style level; communicatetostores Ecom and warehouse teams to ensurechangedin all areas
Work with buying warehouse financeteamsand stores/Ecom to support the execution of strategy initiatives including sample sale and promo

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
2-3 years retailbuying and/or planningexperience
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and experience withNetsuiteis a plus
Knowledge of basic retail math formulas and calculations
Ability tomulti task meet deadlines and ensureaccuratecompletion of assigned tasks
Highly organized and detail oriented
Motivated and experienced working with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical requirements