Buyer, Private Label & Salon

Barneys New York, the world’s leading luxury retailer, is committed to providing the best of everything: merchandise, customer service and innovative people with creative ideas.

Responsibilities: - Supervises the development of merchandise assortments, sales and inventory plans for assigned merchandise departments - Directs the buying function and is responsible for the assortment, market coverage, pricing, and margin performance - Open to Buy - Works with DMM and planning to create initial allocation needs based on creative focus and understanding of required merchandising impact - Participates in product development as appropriate to supplement available merchandise lines - Reviews and coordinates recommendations regarding promotional strategies, including advertising, marketing, display, and partners with DMM, GMM, Store Regional Management, and Director of Visual Presentation to ensure its execution. - Responsible for the ongoing review, counseling, training, and upgrading of the buying staff so as to assure their continuing motivation and development - Provides store training on seasonal merchandise - If applicable, prepares for Trunk Shows and planning

Qualifications: - 6+ years of fashion/buying experience - Must be creative and demonstrate an instinctive understanding of the luxury retail market - Demonstrates high level of time management and organization skills - Is detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks - Able to work in a fast-paced environment - Strong analytical skills - Proficient in Retail systems - Demonstrates the knowledge and use of Retail Math - Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with diverse teams - Exercises flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal - Strong negotiation skills - Ability to foresee future business opportunities, develop strategic process - Demonstrates management and leadership skills - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable in Microsoft Word - College Degree - Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in both written and spoken communication