Assistant Buyer, DKNY Stores

Job Title: Assistant Buyer, DKNY Stores

Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Department: Retail

Reports To: VP of Merchandising

About G-III Apparel Group:

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join our DKNY Stores team. This role will play a critical part in supporting the buying and merchandising process, helping drive sales performance, inventory productivity, and seasonal assortment execution across the DKNY retail business. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong analytical and communication skills and a passion for fashion retail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Buyer in developing and executing seasonal merchandise assortments aligned with brand and business objectives.

• Analyze weekly sales, inventory, and performance reports to identify opportunities and support buying decisions.

• Create and maintain purchase orders, product setup information, and assortment documentation.

• Track deliveries and monitor purchase order status to ensure timely product flow to stores and e-commerce channels.

• Support inventory management initiatives through reporting, reorder recommendations, and stock analysis.

• Partner with Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising, and Store Operations teams to support seasonal launches and product execution.

• Prepare presentations, recaps, and reporting for line reviews, business meetings, and seasonal hindsight analysis.

• Maintain accurate product information and merchandising data across internal systems.

Who You Are:

• A team player who collaborates easily and supports others.

• A fast learner who adapts quickly and embraces new challenges.

• A strong communicator who can clearly express ideas and listen actively.

• A self-starter who takes initiative and drives work forward.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills.

• Passionate about fashion, retail trends, and the customer experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Merchandising, or equivalent experience.

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in retail buying, merchandising, planning, allocation, or a related function.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Advanced Excel skills including reporting, analysis, and data manipulation.

• Experience working with retail merchandise systems, ERP platforms, or inventory management tools preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

• PTO and company holidays.

• Employee discounts.

The pay range for this position is: $28.85 - $31.25 per hour.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role via the G-III Careers Portal.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.