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Bachman's Inc. · 1 month ago

Senior Buyer - Garden Hardgoods

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bachman's Inc. is committed to creating a caring environment while inspiring a passion for bringing beauty to life. The Senior Buyer – Garden Hardgoods will play a pivotal role in driving sales and profitability across the Garden Hardgoods category by developing merchandise strategies and managing vendor relations.

Food and BeverageRetail

Responsibilities

Develop the merchandise strategy for the Garden Hardgoods Department

Establish merchandise matrix for stores, grocery, wholesale and website

Product selection, product pricing, advertising and ordering of designated categories/products

Financial Planning of Sales, MDs, Margin and Inventory

Help generate purchase orders, track sales, control inventory and reorder as needed

Communication with stores on merchandise strategy, business strategy, signing, promotions and provide category/new product training and direction

Guide Visual Merchandising staff to achieve our merchandising goals, to include product display, signing and information where appropriate

Coordinate with the warehouse regarding vendor scheduling, store divides, pricing, special orders, product receipts, product returns, and vendor questions

Ensure that replenishments are scheduled and executed appropriately, with timely delivery to stores

Coordinate freight for soils/mulch

Define merchandise assortment for Stores, Grocery, and Website

Create signing for stores

Acquire copy, search data and photography for website

Purchase of supplies to support stores

Help with special events and seasonal holidays

Attend trade shows on occasion

Qualification

Buying experienceFinancial planningAssortment planningExcel proficiencyIndustry trends knowledgeNegotiation skillsProfessional representationCommunication skills