Michael Kors Junior Buyer — Franchise (Maternity Cover)
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- Mar 19, 2026
About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is an American luxury fashion brand known for accessible luxury across ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. As part of Capri Holdings, the label operates within a global luxury group and maintains a commercial, design-driven culture with international retail and franchise operations.
Michael Kors seeks a Junior Buyer (Franchise, maternity cover) in Madrid — temporary role supporting franchise buying, merchandising and partner relations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the buying team by producing weekly selling reports and business analysis to track performance, identify trends and drive profitability for franchise partners.
- Maintain assortment sheets, update pricing, reconcile orders and manage OTB files.
- Recommend reorders for bestsellers and propose replacements for cancelled memos based on sales insight.
- Prepare selling hindsight and assortment opportunity analysis; create visual boards and presentations as required.
- Organize and support seasonal markets with partners, both virtually and in the MK Showroom in Milan, and present collections to franchise partners.
- Enter and follow up orders in the system, coordinating with Licensee Partners, Customer Service and merchandising teams.
- Execute and maintain merchandising guidelines, top investments and partner product knowledge.
- Collaborate with buying, planning, operations and VM teams to implement partner-specific merchandising strategies.
- Support marketing campaign preparation and partner visits to strengthen brand presence and market knowledge.
- Act as a point of contact for assigned franchise partners, ensuring alignment with Michael Kors brand vision and commercial objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; comfortable interacting with multicultural stakeholders and senior partners.
- Demonstrable commercial and numerical acumen with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and ability to operate at pace.
- Keen fashion sense and up-to-date trend awareness.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in buying, retail planning, merchandising or a commercial role within fashion retail; experience working with franchise or license partners and in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Workplace
The role is situated in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Benefits
Career growth and clear progression paths; leadership opportunities and mentorship programs; flexible work options and generous time-off policies; inclusive culture and DE&I initiatives; employee discounts on premium products and luxury brands; volunteer days and participation in sustainability/charitable programs.
Culture
Michael Kors fosters a creative, commercial and fast-paced workplace with an international outlook. As part of Capri Holdings, the brand emphasizes inclusion, mentorship and clear career progression while balancing commercial rigor with design-led merchandising.
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