Kipling/Eastpak/Jansport: Associate Buyer

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At Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling, we are three unique brands that embody the same spirit of self-expression and discovery.  We’re built to resist whatever life throws at us, to express ourselves as individuals, and inspire positive resistance.  We put our people first.  We always have and we always will.  It is ingrained in our DNA.  Good people bring out the good in people, and good people are the foundation of this brand.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture.  If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who express ourselves with the bags we carry and who believe in new experiences, living a life of positivity, and discovering our own way, Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit www.eastpak.com, www.jansport.com or www.kipling-usa.com.

Associate Buyer, eCommerce, Americas Packs

What will you do?

A day in the life of an Associate Buyer, eCommerce on the Americas Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling Commercial Team looks a little like this.

As the Associate Buyer, you will partner with and support the Senior Manager, eCommerce Buying to ensure that product assortments resonate with the consumers to meet or exceed sales plan.  You will be given the opportunity to work with the merchandising team to build a seasonal line and place buys that fulfill customer demand, market trends, brand direction and fiscal obligations.  This role will report directly to the Senior Manager, eCommerce Buying.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Partner with the Senior Manager to create assortments for Americas Packs

• Run weekly sales analysis and create reports to share with senior leadership team

• Responsible for creating promotional sku lists, working closely with the site operations team and email teams to ensure creative aligns with inventory investments

• Partner with the creative team to ensure product chosen for campaigns features largest investments & aligns with brand vision

• Partner with site merchandiser to QA site during new product launches & promotions to ensure merchandising reflects tops investments

• Responsible for checking and approving email creative ensuring we have ample inventory, and that pricing is reflected correctly

• Run seasonal hindsight to present to senior leadership team (internal) noting what worked and what needs to change moving forward

• Run ad-hoc reporting as requested

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day.  For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel.  Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your at least 3+ years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• 3+ years of Buying experience, eCommerce experience preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, including but not limited to pivot tables and working with large data sets

• Strong product affinity focused on building the correct assortment for the customer

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Ability to multitask in a face paced environment  

• Excellent communication skills

• Interest in eCommerce and the digital retail landscape

• Business or fashion background preferred

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Knowledge of AS400, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, Shopify

What do we offer you?

At Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you.  That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people.  We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life.  We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity.  Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about our benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.eastpak.com, www.jansport.com or www.kipling-usa.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

Incentive 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.

Benefits 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.

Please 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.

At 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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.