Category Manager Jewelry

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

With over a century of expertise as the preeminent purveyor of fine watches in the U.S. Tourneau provides an exciting opportunity for the Bucherer Group to establish a footprint and extend their offering of fine jewelry to the United States. Since the houses inception in 1888 Bucherer has the finest of craftsmanship at our Lucerne Atelier earning a place among Europes most eminent jewelers. Celebrating curiosity and innovation are the cornerstones of Bucherers jewelry philosophy. The Category Manager - Jewelry will support the SVP in driving sales and profitability of our jewelry segment. This role will involve various tasks including replenishment buying inventory management and collaboration with partner brands. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills excellent communication abilities and a keen eye for trends in the jewelry market.

Responsibilities:

Replenishment and Buying:
Assist in the planning and execution of inventory replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock levels.
Collaborate with the SVP in purchasing decisions based on sales trends and forecasts.
Support SVP with Store Openings Events Activations/Collection launches and other needs of the business
Manage day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of inventory and allocation

Inventory Management:
Lead the inventory management efforts by location to optimize the growth and productivity of BFJ as well as partner brands.
Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular stock audits to minimize discrepancies.
Implement effective inventory control measures to reduce stockouts and overstock situations.
Coordinate and co-manage product transfers distribution

Communication with Partner Brands:
Act as a liaison between Bucherer and partner brands to facilitate smooth operations and resolve any issues.
Build and maintain strong relationships with partner brand representatives to enhance collaboration.
Provide stock lists to partner brands and ensure a smooth replenishment process

Invoice Management:
Review and manage invoices ensuring accuracy and timely processing according to provided budgets
Assist in resolving any discrepancies related to invoicing.

Stock and Sales Reports:
Prepare and analyze daily/ weekly stock and sales reports to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
Provide insights to the SVP for strategic planning.

Stock Allocation:
Coordinate stock allocation for various sales channels including e-commerce and retail.
Ensure the right product mix is available in the right locations to maximize sales.

E-commerce Support:
Collaborate with the e-commerce team to optimize the online product offering and enhance customer shopping experience.
Assist in developing promotional strategies and campaigns to drive online sales.

Qualifications:

4 years of experience in retail planning or merchandising
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to turn data into actionable insights
Proficient in Excel; familiarity with planning and buying systems is a plus
Organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with a proactive can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
Curious eager to learn and adaptable to change
Team player who thrives in a collaborative and cross-functional environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability sex gender veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

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