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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in multichannel retail buying, including negotiation, vendor relationship management, and inventory analysis. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams while achieving financial objectives and strategic merchandise goals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Multichannel Retail Buying ExperienceStrong Negotiation SkillsPeople Leadership ExperienceProficiency in MS OfficeBachelor's Degree in Merchandising
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop product plans to support seasonal department merchandise strategies based on customer expectations and fashion trends
- Develop deep multi-channel expertise, including presentation knowledge, customer behavior, and competitive awareness across both FLS and online channels
- Negotiate exclusive offerings, terms, pricing, vendor-funded markdowns, return-to-vendor agreements, drop-ship programs, co-op, etc.
- Manage and direct in-season inventory, ensuring effective analysis and decision-making regarding markdowns, claims, re-orders, etc.
- Partner with the buy planner and financial planner on business reviews, open-to-buy management, and plan revisions to achieve financial goals and strategic objectives
- Teach, coach, and motivate assistant buyer(s) to drive in-season performance, and help them become exceptional pickers of product, editors of assortments, and business managers
- Direct content strategy, product selection, and use of customer and trend information to support merchandise strategies
- Partner with the Assortment Planner to achieve financial objectives and departmental sales, gross margin, and GMROI targets
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of experience as a multichannel/omni-channel retail Buyer or in an equivalent role
- Strong negotiation instincts and a track record of building lasting vendor relationships
- People leadership experience; proven ability to inspire and motivate performance
- Proficiency in MS Office
- A Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or a related field (preferred)
- Experience managing a high-volume, multi-brand category
- Ability to travel domestically (and internationally 1X/year)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
- Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be eligible
- 401k
- PTO accruals
- Holidays
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Inventory ManagementMarkdown AnalysisVendor Relationship ManagementFinancial PlanningProduct Selection
Soft Skills
Team MotivationCoaching AbilityPerformance Inspiration
Industry Keywords
Omni-Channel RetailMerchandise StrategiesCustomer Behavior AnalysisCompetitive AwarenessHigh-Volume Category Management