We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Coordinator (12 month FTC) in our London office.
Department Overview
The Retail Buying department is responsible for assortment building & trading for more than 100 brick and mortar stores and our e‑Commerce site. This position supports the Buying team across the Menswear (Men’s Apparel, Footwear & Accessories) and Licensee (Watches, Jewellery, Fragrance & Eyewear) departments, carrying out administrative tasks to drive commercial results and achieve financial KPIs while keeping product lines trend relevant. The Buying team works cross‑functionally to identify opportunities, develop & execute strategies to build strong assortments and ultimately achieve or surpass financial objectives.
What you’ll do
- Responsible for all administrative activities to support the Buying Team.
- Generate weekly, monthly, and seasonal selling reports to give the team visibility of results, including best‑sellers reports.
- Support the Buying Team in preparing for seasonal buys, hindsight meetings, monthly OTB meetings and weekly trade: running reports in BI and other systems, and conducting numerical analysis in excel of large data sets in collaboration with Allocation and Planning Teams.
- Ensure the Buying Critical Path is created each season, kept up to date as things shift and manage Market Materials.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with VM & eCom teams to ensure products are in store and on site timely and merchandised correctly in line with the buy.
- Maintain assortment plans, updating information and visual documentation to ensure accurate communication outward to the wider business.
- Carry out competitor shop visits, identifying threats and weaknesses in the market.
- Attend store visits to understand customer profiles and make recommendations on product assortments.
- Provide ad‑hoc analysis, interpreting data and making recommendations to drive the department forward.
- Sample management.
- Manage style and order details with support from the Assistant Buyer.
What You’ll Bring
- Computer literate with advanced excel skills.
- Prior experience in a retail or office environment preferred.
- Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Time‑management skills.
We’d Love to See
- Strong work ethic.
- Reacts positively to feedback and actively seeks to improve.
- A positive, go‑getter attitude with an approachable demeanor.
- Ability to multitask.
- Understanding of the importance of the role within the wider Buying Function.
- Displays professionalism in the workplace, including personal presentation.
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.
- LifeWorks 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 CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.
