# Kipling: Senior Buyer, Retail & eCommerce

Hiring organization: [VF Corporation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/vf-corporation)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/44a50139-7f83-4880-8c60-93c17704d373

Listed on VF Corporation's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Jersey City, NJ
- Salary: 101200 – 126500 USD per year

## Summary

Lead buying and merchandising strategy for Kipling's outlet stores and online channels, managing product assortments, financial performance, and cross-functional partnerships to drive growth. This role suits experienced retail buyers who excel at data-driven decision-making and can influence diverse teams across planning, operations, and marketing.

_Our summary, not VF Corporation's wording._

## Skills named

Forecasting, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management, or related field
- 7+ years of retail buying, merchandising, or planning experience in apparel, footwear, or accessories
- Demonstrated success managing large-volume categories and delivering financial results
- Strong understanding of assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy processes
- Advanced analytical skills to translate data into actionable strategies
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment across stakeholders
- Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail planning/reporting tools

## Nice to have

- Experience in vertical retail, outlet retail, value-based retail, or multi-channel environments
- Knowledge of product development and merchandise lifecycle management
- Experience working with global merchandising organizations and seasonal go-to-market processes
- Knowledge of SAP, Power BI, or related buying and reporting tools

Apply on VF Corporation's site: https://vfc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/vfc_careers/job/USCA--USA--New-Jersey--Jersey-City---KIP/Kipling--Senior-Buyer--Retail---eCommerce_R-20260806-0025-1