Merchandiser

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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About the Role

Reporting to the Merchandise Manager, you will be responsible for executing buying/inventory and control/training in order to maximize sales and maintain a healthy inventory level in Michael Kors stores in ANZ.

As Merchandiser, you will partner closely with local, regional and global stakeholders to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Seasonal buying, including floor sets, story board, color flow, training etc.
• Product lifecycle and markdown risk (such as core/carryover items vs. fashion newness)
• Sales performance by store, down to the SKU level
• Optimal inventory levels by store according to store type, sales performance and store capacity
• Anticipate peak / slow shopping periods and holidays
• Anticipate future product (such as reserving and rebalancing) according to store opening plan

Merchandise Planning & Buying

• Prioritize key stores and understand product substitutes in limited stock situations
• Prepare allocation for new store openings
• Prepare merchandising communications for stores, in line with seasonal launch periods
• Research and compile competitor activity
• Partner with other team members and functions as needed

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with logistics to ensure timely execution of allocation  / replenishment
• Communicate with Area Managers and Store Managers on store requests and needs; enforce efficient transfers / returns from stores
• Understand product needs by store and substitutes in limited stock situations
• Partner with marketing to support special marketing requests (e.g. store events)
• Partner with Visual Merchandiser and Operations Executive on store capacity minimums and maximums

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].