Jimmy Choo Footwear Buyer — EMEA (Maternity Cover)

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Jimmy Choo — Footwear Buyer (EMEA, maternity cover) in London. Lead seasonal buying, assortment and stock planning for retail & e‑commerce.

Overview

Jimmy Choo is a global luxury accessories house renowned for iconic women's footwear, handbags and small leather goods. The brand operates a worldwide retail and wholesale network and is part of the Capri Holdings luxury fashion group. Jimmy Choo positions craftsmanship, high-fashion design and commercial luxury retail at the centre of its offer.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the GMM, EMEA, in delivering the end-to-end seasonal buying process and continuity product strategy for EMEA full-price retail and e‑commerce footwear channels.
  • Select and optimise the seasonal product assortment for EMEA stores and online, building seasonal stock packages and placing buys at style, store and size level in line with OTB and range plans.
  • Present seasonal product selection and buying strategy to Retail teams; conduct in‑season product training to elevate product knowledge prior to launches.
  • Oversee continuity product strategy, store continuity mapping and the monthly reorder strategy to maintain optimal stock cover and availability.
  • Produce weekly, monthly and ad‑hoc product performance and sell‑through analysis and present insights to cross‑functional stakeholders.
  • Lead pre‑buy seasonal analysis and present learnings to the GMM/EMEA leadership ahead of buying campaigns.
  • Partner with Area Managers and store teams through regular market visits to tailor assortments, correct in‑season imbalances and maximise local sell‑through.
  • Coordinate with Global Buying, Central Merchandising and the Middle East buying team to align seasonal product development, capsule needs and inter‑regional stock share opportunities.
  • Work with the Senior Planner and Allocator to ensure inventory cover, meet seasonal sell‑through targets and optimise assortments by door.
  • Define product assortments for events, visual merchandising and new store openings consistent with opening stock plans.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Logistics and Online teams to ensure product synergy across channels.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in buying and/or merchandise planning across European markets, preferably within luxury footwear or accessories.
  • University graduate or equivalent level experience.
  • Proven track record in assortment building, stock optimisation and increasing sales turnover while maximising gross profit.
  • Strong commercial and analytical capability with highly developed sell‑through and performance analysis skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet tight seasonal deadlines.
  • Strong management, mentorship and stakeholder management experience.
  • Fluency in English.

Skills

Assortment Building Merchandise Planning Sell-through analysis Inventory optimisation Stakeholder management Mentoring and team development Excel Access Microsoft Office

Experience

At least 5+ years in buying and/or merchandise planning across European markets, ideally within luxury footwear and accessories. Demonstrable experience driving sales growth, optimising assortments and managing cross‑functional relationships.

Education

University graduate or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

This position is based in London, England, UK. Cerulean lists 473 open roles in London, including 43 posted recently. The broader England area accounts for 593 active listings on Cerulean, 54 of which are new. In UK as a whole, Cerulean currently features 627 open positions, with 54 posted this week.

Benefits

25 days holiday; Summer Fridays; Product allowance and staff discounts; Exclusive employee sales; Private healthcare; Pension and life insurance.

Culture

The brand fosters a creative, collaborative and high‑performance environment where design sensibility and commercial rigour are equally prized. Teams operate in a fast‑paced luxury retail context with a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion and cross‑functional partnership.

About Cerulean

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