Assistant Buyer 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! — 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! \"I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team.

I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs.\" - Michael Kors

• Assistant Buyer Merchandiser, Men’s
• Reporting to: Buyer Merchandiser, Men’s
• Department Overview

The Assistant Buyer Merchandiser supports the Product team across retail buying, wholesale merchandising and commercial operations.

The role helps build commercially relevant assortments, supports seasonal market preparation, manages product and sample information, analyses sales performance and partners cross-functionally with Planning, Allocations, VM, Marketing, Sales, Operations teams and vendors to execute product strategies that meet or exceed business objectives.

This position provides commercial and operational support through reporting, product administration, competitor research, store feedback, delivery tracking, allocation support and market readiness.

The successful candidate will develop strong product knowledge, build ownership of a divisional area under supervision and contribute recommendations that support growth, profitability and trend relevance.

What you’ll do

• Support range planning through sales analysis, trend insight, pricing opportunities and product performance.
• Produce accurate weekly, monthly and seasonal reports with clear commercial insights.
• Maintain key product documents and systems, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
• Act as a key contact for product, sample, digital showroom and merchandising updates.
• Support market preparation, presentations and showroom set-up, including sample management.
• Work with Buying Coordinators to input, check and reconcile POs and orders.
• Partner with Planning, Allocations and DC teams to track shipments, orders, stock and product flow.
• Conduct competitor research, comp shops and store visits, sharing actions to maximise opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support launches, selling tools, training materials and market execution.
• Coordinate photoshoots, samples, image requests, uniform documents and product communications.
• Attend buy appointments, store visits and business meetings, including occasional European travel.
• What You’ll Bring
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Good product knowledge, commercial awareness and passion for fashion, trends and the customer.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales performance, identify opportunities and turn insight into clear recommendations.
• A proactive, resilient and hands‑on approach to support strategic and operational tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration and effective relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly across administration, reporting, and sample management.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office, including Power Point and Word.
• Digital sensitivity, with experience using or supporting digital showroom tools desirable.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability, positivity and openness to change within a fast-moving entrepreneurial business.
• Willingness to travel for markets, buy appointments, showroom activity and store visits when required.

MK Perks

• Cross-Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales – Enjoy exclusive savings across all Capri brands.
• Paid Parental Leave – Take meaningful time off to bond with your growing family.
• Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance – Recharge with paid time off throughout the year.
• Internal Mobility Across Capri Brands – Explore new career paths within the broader Capri network.
• Hybrid Working Model – Collaborate in-office just three days a week for optimal flexibility.
• Life Works Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Pension Contributions – Build your future with company-backed retirement support.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay – Receive elevated financial support during life’s biggest milestones.
• Private Health and Dental Coverage – Access premium care for your health and wellness.

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.

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 Capri Talent Acquisition@Capri Holdings. com.

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range.

The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.

Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full‑time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate.

Compensation

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear.

His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products.

Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro.

In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience.

At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach.

Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous.

Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry.

The fashion designer also focuses on giving back.

For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New‑York-based non‑profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City.

In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger.

Proceeds from annual special‑edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program.

To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children.

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