Men's Buyer

About Rag & Bone

Founded in New York in 2002, Rag & Bone is built on unwavering principles: committing to integrity over ease, crafting items that blend originality with timelessness, and staying true to an authentic identity that distinguishes it from the mainstream. Their foundation rests on the effortless sophistication of classic British tailoring, the genuine nature of American workwear, and the unique spirit of New York City. Rag & Bone fosters an inclusive atmosphere that promotes employee engagement, giving every team member a voice in shaping policies and processes while championing equity.

Job Summary

The Men's Buyer will oversee the design and implementation of merchandising strategies across full-price retail locations, with objectives focused on maximizing sales, profit margins, and inventory turnover. This role demands a mix of trend awareness and data-driven insight, collaborating closely with multiple teams to craft and deliver product ranges that respond directly to customer preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct merchandising approaches for both physical Stores and E-commerce to tailor consumer-centric assortments that drive sales volume.
• Work alongside Global Merchandising and Planning teams to support seasonal product rollouts and anticipate future product requirements.
• Manage the entire merchandise lifecycle and oversee in-season business operations including markdowns, returns to vendor (RTVs), inventory allocation, replenishment, and delivery scheduling.
• Compile and analyze weekly sales reports, quarterly performance reviews, and other analyses to spot trends and advise actionable business strategies.
• Maintain strong communication and cooperation with Store teams, Visual Merchandising, and E-commerce to promote sales, provide product training, and achieve performance targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with field teams to ensure assortments align effectively with regional market needs.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Assistant Buyer to enhance team performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Buyer, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Specialized expertise in men's fashion merchandising.
• Experience working within luxury or contemporary apparel brands.
• Experience operating within multi-channel vertical retail environments.
• Strong commercial insight, effective communication skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Adaptable, driven, and forward-thinking mindset.

Company Values

• Be a Good Human: Embrace originality, authenticity, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Have No Fear: Foster innovation and problem-solving.
• Own Every Decision: Collaborate to achieve impactful results.
• Quality Matters: Commit to high standards in both product and people.
• Make Shit Happen: Demonstrate discipline and competitiveness.

Workplace Policy

Employees are expected to work onsite four days per week.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to wellness programs including membership to Calm
• Medical, dental, vision, and other ancillary benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $110,000 annually, dependent on the candidate’s experience and expectations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rag & Bone is committed to affirmative action and EEO policies, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, parental status, veteran status, disability, or other protected classifications. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements

Essential functions include primarily sedentary tasks with occasional standing, walking, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, and smelling. Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds as required. Specific vision abilities needed include close vision.