- Location
- 501 Fashion Ave (View map)New York, NY 10018USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $125,100–169,300/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is a globally influential American fashion house founded in New York in 1968, celebrated for its refined minimalism, modern sensuality, and cultural impact across apparel, underwear, denim, fragrance, and lifestyle categories. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where design intelligence, commercial agility, and inclusive storytelling converge. Its teams contribute to a legacy shaped by bold imagery, disciplined simplicity, and a distinctly urban point of view. Calvin Klein seeks talent eager to challenge convention, understand contemporary consumers, and build resonant brand experiences within an international organization committed to creativity, collaboration, and responsible growth.
The Senior Buyer for Womens develops and executes merchandise strategies to meet or exceed financial targets across all retail channels. This leadership role partners with cross-functional teams including planning, sourcing, design, visual merchandising, and field operations to drive balanced assortments, pricing strategies, promotional initiatives, and in-store presentations that align with brand vision and market demand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and achieve department sales, gross margin, and inventory plans through assortment strategies, price architecture, and promotional tactics
- Lead teams to create balanced assortments addressing brand appropriateness, fashion vision, quality, fit, value, and SKU depth
- Develop and execute strategies grounded in analysis of business performance and competitive positioning
- Collaborate with Planning to develop effective class plans, pricing strategies, and point-of-sale execution
- Identify key business opportunities; analyze market data and execute timely reorders and cancellations to maximize profitability
- Partner with VP and SVP of Buying to execute top-level strategic initiatives across cross-functional teams
- Serve as subject matter expert on competitive landscape and industry trends; translate insights into innovative, fashion-forward product offerings
- Collaborate with visual merchandising to drive sales and margin through strategic in-store presentations
- Train, develop, and lead direct reports while fostering a culture of continuous learning and creative autonomy
- Maintain effective communication with field organization; solicit and integrate feedback into departmental strategy
- Lead senior management meetings including business reviews and buy reviews, presenting in-depth analysis with data-driven recommendations
Qualifications
- 7 to 10 years of retail buying experience, with full-price and e-commerce buying expertise strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Strategic thinking with ability to manage across high-level and granular detail levels
- Balanced analytical and innovative thinking from both business operations and product perspectives
- Highly organized and change-agile; able to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, and JDA systems
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 to 10 years of retail buying experience, including expertise in full-price and e-commerce buying. Proven track record of developing and executing merchandise strategies that drive sales and margin performance across multiple retail channels.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field (merchandising, business, fashion, or equivalent).
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 125,100 to USD 169,300 per annum.
Benefits
Competitive pay, bonus eligibility, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, above-market 401(k) contribution, generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, Headspace membership, fitness membership reimbursement, digital meditation subscription reimbursement, wellness program with up to $200 annual rewards, Care.com services for childcare and elder care, tuition reimbursement, and associate discount at company outlets and e-commerce sites.
Culture
Calvin Klein fosters a modern, inclusive workplace culture shaped by bold creativity, confident self-expression, and a global fashion perspective. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowers teams to challenge conventions, and maintains a fast-paced environment where innovation and cultural relevance are central to its identity.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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