{"id":1780975,"url":"https://alion.io/job/kipling-kipling-senior-buyer-retail-ecommerce","title":"Kipling: Senior Buyer, Retail & eCommerce","company":{"id":2249984,"name":"Kipling","domain":"kipling.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/kipling-com","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Jersey City, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":101200,"max":126500,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":126500},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Power BI","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-08T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-08","last_verified_at":"2026-10-25T23:59:12Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":48,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":48},"description":"Senior Buyer, Retail & eCommerce (Kipling)\nAs the Senior Buyer, Retail & eCommerce, you will lead the buying and merchandising strategy for Kipling’s Outlet business across both retail stores and digital commerce channels in the United States. You will be responsible for creating customer-focused assortments, driving sales and profitability, influencing product development, and ensuring the right products are available at the right place and right time.\nYou will serve as a key cross-functional leader, partnering closely with Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Digital & Store Operations, Sales, Field Leadership, and Global Product teams to deliver compelling assortments that fuel growth and elevate the consumer experience. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Buying and is a hybrid position working 3 days a week at our Jersey City, New Jersey office headquarters.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO:\nMerchandise & Assortment Strategy\nDevelop and execute seasonal Outlet product strategies that align with Kipling’s business objectives, brand positioning, and DTC growth goals.\n\nInfluence product development and assortment architecture through analysis of consumer demand, market trends, product performance, and competitive insights.\n\nIdentify product segmentation opportunities, Outlet exclusives, and channel & store-specific product strategies.\n\nManage SKU productivity, lifecycle planning, and assortment optimization from creation through end-of-life.\n\nDetermine assortment breadth and depth by channel, location, store tier, and regional needs to maximize sales potential.\n\nPartner with creative team to ensure seasonal assortment strategies come to life in store and online.\n\nResponsible for sample management.\n\nBuying & Financial Management\nDrive financial results by achieving revenue, gross margin, inventory turn, and productivity targets through rigorous analysis of key performance indicators and customer trends by channel.\n\nDevelop preseason and in-season buy plans, forecasts, and inventory strategies across categories and channels.\n\nManage open-to-buy (OTB), order placement, inventory flow, and product lifecycle decisions to optimize productivity and inventory turns.\n\nOwn consumer-facing pricing and markdown strategies, including execution and accuracy, partnering with digital and store operations teams.\n\nContinuously analyze business performance, reforecast sales and inventory, and implement corrective actions to achieve goals.\n\nIdentify risks and opportunities within the assortment and recommend proactive strategies to maximize sales and profitability.\n\nPresent learnings to Senior Leadership in weekly business reviews and quarterly product hindsight meetings.\n\nCross-Functional Leadership\nPartner closely with Planning, Allocation, and Operations teams to ensure optimal inventory positioning and productivity across channels (stores & digital).\n\nCollaborate with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Digital & Store Operations, Sales, and Field Leadership to create a seamless consumer experience across all Outlet touchpoints.\n\nParticipate in seasonal Go-to-Market (GTM) milestones and represent Outlet business needs throughout the product creation process.\n\nLead weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews and present recommendations that drive improved performance.\n\nGather and leverage store, field, and customer feedback to inform assortment, pricing, and merchandising decisions.\n\nConsumer & Market Insights\nMonitor consumer trends, competitive activity, and market dynamics that impact the Outlet assortments by channel.\n\nUtilize quantitative and qualitative insights to shape assortment strategies and identify emerging opportunities.\n\nStay connected to customer needs and shopping behaviors to ensure product offerings remain relevant and compelling.\n\nWHAT YOU'LL NEED:\nWe all bring unique experiences and perspectives to work, and we celebrate them every day. While formal education is important, we are equally interested in your proven track record delivering results in buying, merchandising, planning, and retail leadership environments.\nThe foundation skills you will need in this position are:\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management, or related field.\n\n7+ years of retail buying, merchandising, or planning experience in an apparel, footwear, or accessories brand.\n\nDemonstrated success managing large-volume categories and delivering financial results.\n\nStrong understanding of assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy processes.\n\nAdvanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business strategies.\n\nProven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders.\n\nStrong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.\n\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail planning/reporting tools.\n\nThere are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.\nExperience in vertical retail, outlet retail, value-based retail, or multi-channel environments.\n\nKnowledge of product development and merchandise lifecycle management.\n\nExperience working with global merchandising organizations and seasonal GTM processes.\n\nKnowledge of SAP, Power BI, or related buying and reporting tools\n\nThis role operates out of our HQ in Jersey City, NJ three days a week.\nHiring Range:\n$101,200.00 USD - $126,500.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.\nBenefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.\nPlease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.\nAt VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at . 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