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

Reporting to:
Buyer Merchandiser, Men’s

Location:

London

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.

• 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.

• 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 PowerPoint 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.
• Willing…