JOB SCOPE:
Manages the purchasing of merchandise across one or more divisions for an $8M $10M business (i.e. tools, seasonal sporting goods), overseeing a portfolio of 1,200 items.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Buyer is responsible for meeting cross-format planned sales, margin and inventory turnover goals for their designated areas. The objectives will be met through focused merchandise assortment productive marketing and sound merchandise management. The Buyer may have brand management, product development or open market responsibilities. Merchandise is purchased to maximize results while enhancing the overall department, group and company strategy. This position works closely with the management, merchandise planning, promotional planning, merchandise placement and merchandising support teams to significantly improve the profitability and maximize shareholder value.

SUPERVISION:
Direct: Assistant Buyer/ Associate Buyer

REPORTS TO:
Various DMM or Director level positions

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with the inventory team to complete accurate forecasts by evaluating financial information, current trends and anticipated market changes that impact buy decisions and strategies
• Manages all aspects of the merchandise offering selection, negotiation, promotion, commission and disposition; ensures promotional execution accuracy (pricing, signage)
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and interacts with the vendor community within Transformco standards and code of ethics; negotiates subsidies with vendors and collaborates with business partners
• Visits stores to evaluate merchandise mix, observes competition, weighs individual store needs and translate findings into executable product plans
• Executes sales, margin and inventory plans; monitors performance versus plan to identify trend opportunities
• Develops customer-driven assortments that support departmental goals and key item focus
• Provides collaborative guidance, direction and support to the planning organization in the development of merchandise, pricing strategies and marketing plans
• Ensures the merchandise selection matches customer needs, customer orientation and satisfaction; mix balances quantity, style, size and price consistent with company and individual market requirements
• Develops line/category strategies
• Works closely with the stores to identify gaps in assortment needs
• Attends relevant trade shows, markets and events to observe market trends, gather product information, selects merchandise and establish business relationships with viable vendors
• Establishes collaborative relationships with inventory team to ensure availability and the timely delivery of merchandise
• Manages vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives
• Selects products to maximize return of advertising expenses; partners with marketing team to reconcile marketing plans and promotional calendar; monitors and maintains promotional performance
• Drives compliance and standards with processes, policies, tools, and associates within the group
• Performs supervisory functions, including but not limited to, making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting and terminating, conducting performance appraisals and coaching and developing associates

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree
• 3-4 years of related experience
• Up to 25% travel
• 18 years of age or older

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in the use of desktop applications and Windows-based programs
• Retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations
• Strong working knowledge of merchant processes and systems
• Strong merchandising, product and analytical skills

2 - 5 Years Experience

Moderate (15-30%)

United States

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Transformco Corporate

Buying/Merchandising

Regular, Full-time

Up to 85k

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.

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