Senior Buyer

"Our Mission
Nickey Kehoe is committed to building a category-defining and enduring company and culture. We believe in creating a sanctuary from chaos by creating spaces that are grounding and beautiful.
Our Values
We believe in the necessity and value of a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees are celebrated for their unique perspectives and our differences are seen as an opportunity to learn and grow.
We aspire to build a team of long-tenured, successful employees who love what they do. They work hard, are passionate about the company and their role, are enthusiastic collaborators with teammates, have high personal standards for excellence and accomplish important work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
You will be an essential owner in mapping and identifying our assortment and inventory needs across our NK Household categories (tabletop, bedding, bath, personal items, garden, and pet). You will identify revenue growth opportunities (that align with our strategic brand vision) and insure the representation across our sales channels (in person and online). Additionally, you will be charged with ensuring core product programming to leverage customer desire for best revenue outcomes. The Senior Buyer needs to know it ALL. This role is a nucleus of the calendar- partnering with every cross-functional team:Dissecting the product lineDeveloping the assortmentStaying ahead of the competitionSeeing the concept through to completionIts strategy, its creativity, its analytics, its partnership, its forecasting, and its knowledge- of the brand, the Nickey Kehoe customer, and the product you representCategories include: tabletop, kitchen, bedding, pillows, bath, personal items, scent, garden, outdoor.
Responsibilities + Overview:
Assortment Planning + StrategyIdentify strategy assortment/category additions and opportunities and view all through a merchant’s lens (what is missing and what makes the purchasing journey easier for the customer). Define sales goals and sku targets by category.Leverage sales data and internal intelligence to determine assortment needs. Build and maintain Assortment Plans - define the intended assortment per season/launch and ideal assortment size. What products are new, evergreen, brought back, as well as what should be discontinued and sold through.Identify opportunities for brand collaborationsEcomm and Retail MerchandisingWork with Sales and Marketing Teams to ensure collections are properly represented through all channels (physical and digital), marketing and mediaPass off product information for launches to cross functional teams in a timely manner.Business Management, Inventory Management + Demand PlanningTrack sales performance to understand sales and opportunities - be responsible for the financial impact of categories/departments under purview.Partner with planning to maintain established in-stock, fulfillment and inventory goals.Define sales and inventory targets
Vendor Management Manage day to day needs of relationships including (but not limited to) communications, quoting, sampling and PO placement. Hold vendors accountable to production time frames Place, track and manage POs for stocked product
Product Development + TrendPartner with PD to identify assortment holes and opportunities. Deploy high level expectations and customer-centric lens on all productStay in the know of trends and industry best practices. Understand the landscape and impact of brand and those in our cohort.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:Strong organizational skills and attention to detail7-10+ years of Buying experience Buying experience in home and gift accessories required. Some fashion, accessories or fragrance experience is a plus.Confident working in Excel and reporting systems. Comfortable with Xlookups and Pivot Tables.3-5 years management experience, as this role has a direct report.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our highest priority that no employee or applicant is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
The annual salary range for the Senior Buyer - Accessories and Textiles role is $100,000 - $150,000."