Signet Jewelers · 1 week ago
Buyer I - Zales
Support Center - Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expSignet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating over 2,800 stores worldwide. The Associate Buyer is responsible for developing merchandise assortments and strategies to drive profitable category sales, managing product selection, and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective marketing and inventory management.
E-Commerce PlatformsJewelryRetail
Responsibilities
Give input as requested to set Strategic Vision for Category
Up-to-date knowledge of jewelry market trends and competitive strategies
Ability to adjust quickly, if needed, to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies
Analyze and React to Business on a weekly basis
Participate in the development of financial plans and advertising/marketing plans for designated product categories
Assist in all business reviews for all designated product categories to Leadership
Oversee training and career development for Direct Reports / Team
Develop, select, test, price and acquire quality merchandise consistent with consumer demand, and in keeping with strategic department goals and policies
Develop new product concepts/brands for test market(s), with potential for expanded store roll out
Active participant in Lifecycle Management from idea inception through Clearance and end of life
Strategic handling of vendor base with ability to find and develop strong vendor partners
Understand cost structure of product
Help plan and manage merchandising assortments for e-commerce/web sites
Work with Inventory Analyst to ensure proper in-stock levels
Manage negotiations relating to the return of discontinued product(s) to appropriate supplier
Negotiate annual purchasing agreement contracts with vendors
Coordinate efforts with the marketing, visual display and advertising departments to promote and market key items, programs/brands and categories
Merchandise all marketing channel items for designated product categories. Present and justify all catalog/promotional items to merchandise directors and vice presidents
Partner with Sourcing on factory selection and cost negotiation
Participate in management of open-to-buy for assigned product categories with CMT and update as needed
When applicable; work directly with Signet’s accounting department to ensure credits/aging are applied correctly
Assist CMT with issues on vendor performance, including late orders and quality control issues
Proofing of all advertising materials to ensure accuracy including catalogs, emails, web site, customer mailings, and in store signage
Work in collaboration with Visual Merchandising team for in-store presentations (planograms)
Work cross-functionally with stores Ops team, VM, DC team and Planning on store test, Rollouts, RTV’s
Qualification
Required
2+ years' experience prior buying experience
Ability to travel both nationally and internationally to attend trade shows, vendor appointments and to view markets. Occasional weekend travel as needed
Computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), negotiation skills, attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills, and math skills (ability to work with numbers and analyze data)
Ability to be metal free and work in a metal free environment when necessary, based on security policy
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as a team
Ability to lead team if applicable
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field preferred
Benefits
Premium Healthcare Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Time Off
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs
Career Growth & Development
Exclusive Perks
Company
Signet Jewelers
Signet Jewelers engages in the retail sale of jewelry and watches in the United States, the United Kingdom.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$625.27MKey Investors
Leonard Green & Partners
2016-08-25Post Ipo Equity· $625.27M
2008-09-11IPO
Leadership Team
J.K. Symancyk
Chief Executive Officer
Colleen Rooney
Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer
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