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JD Finish Line · 3 months ago

Associate Buyer (Apparel)

DTLR: Corp Office

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

3+ years exp

DTLR Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer for their apparel category to assist in managing all aspects of the business to achieve financial goals. The role involves purchase order management, merchandise analysis, vendor relations, and communication with various teams to drive business results.

ApparelRetail

Responsibilities

Purchase order management: Ability to enter buys into the system with an understanding of how the product and deliveries effect the company’s overall goal. Ability to reconcile and report receipts monthly and demonstrate financial responsibility for success of business

Manage Style Outs: Responsible for sample management for respective brands and coordinating pass offs to marketing, ecom, and visual merchandising teams. Work efficiently creating visual presentations of product information and color, that can be used by VM, Marketing and Ecommerce teams

Merchandise Analysis: Analyze weekly and monthly sales, stock, and on-order with the goal of optimizing sales and minimizing markdowns. Identify Key Trending in the marketplace and reacts quickly, both major and minor, in the business, whether they be product related, or store related. Driving sales and margins through vendor communication, internal design and product development

Merchandise Planning: Works closely with the Buyer and Planner revising plans to ensure that sales and margin are optimized by class. Ensure the buying direction is on target based on partnering with Buyer and comprehensive analysis of the business, e.g., last year results, current trends, attribute selling, etc

OTB (Open-To-Buy) Management: Manage the financial elements of the business, e.g., OTB, IMU, MD’s, etc. Ensure that the receipt plan is tightly managed and that orders are placed on a timely basis (neither too late or too soon) and that receipts flow correctly throughout the month

E-Commerce: Assist in selecting new product for e-commerce division from retail’s assortment. Suggest category extensions / web exclusives to further growth. Provide vendor/style investments by quarter in order to promote product through our web platforms

Vendor Relations: Develop effective and beneficial relationships with key vendors. Sit in on vendors’ appointments and participate in product development and purchasing in the market. Prepare for meetings and projects with Business Analysts. Manage vendor performance through effective negotiation and communication to maximize profitability, achieve financial objectives and ensure optimal supply chain operations

Communication: Ensure that all communication (listening and directing) is conducted appropriately with the stores, vendors, ecommerce and warehouse. Develop collaborative relationships with internal colleagues including Planning, Visual Merchandising, Ecommerce, Buyers, Marketing and Community, and the Operational team. Gain understanding of all roles and responsibilities within the organization and be flexible and cooperative in working with teams to achieve a common goal

Performs other duties as may be assigned

Qualification

Merchandise AnalysisVendor RelationsE-CommerceMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationDetail OrientedTime ManagementStrategic Thinking

Required

Demonstrate an understanding of the DTLR target customer and the ability to select the appropriate product trend that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectations

Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) and the ability to learn new computer systems quickly and retain the information

Exhibit a professional communication style (both verbal and written) as shown through strong presentation skills and excellent organizational skills, with a high sense of urgency

The ability to prioritize tasks to balance the immediate and long term needs of the business

Must be task driven and pro-active when it comes to executing tasks

Work requires a solid knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language to effectively communicate with management, associates, and customers

Must demonstrate an ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively

Must be able to maintain an exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations

The ability to execute directives with precision and consistency

Detail oriented, excellent time management with strong sense of urgency

High School Diploma or GED is a must

Requires a minimum of two (3-5) years of retail experience

Must be willing to travel via car, plane or train