Belk · 16 hours ago
Buyer
New York, NY - Corporate Office
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBelk is a retail company seeking a Buyer to oversee the merchandising direction of a category or department. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating merchandise, developing strategies to maximize business opportunities, and executing merchandise strategies based on customer insights.
E-CommerceRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Develop and execute merchandise strategies and assortment plans, based on customer feedback and preferences, to deliver financial goals and business objectives
Analyzes business to the lowest level to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, department, and class
Reacts to business trends in a timely and efficient manner
Creates all necessary analysis based on trends
Works with Planner and Allocator during the planning process: in-season planning & revisions, assortment plans, store plans
Identifies opportunities to improve overall plan quality
Communicates effectively with all merchandising levels
Communicates effectively with stores and vendors
Reacts to feedback based on store and customer needs
Build and maintain strong partnerships with vendors and cross-functionally at Belk
Select merchandise; negotiate best costs and delivery of product
Manage all aspects of product placement, marketing and pricing/markdowns
Negotiate vendor allowances, returns, advertising co-op, and other terms as needed
Identify business opportunities and risks in-season through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace information; implement strategies to ensure plans are achieved
Partner with Advertising and DMM to develop promotional strategies and identify key items or classifications that drive profitable sales and communicate compelling messages to customers
Build a high quality merchandising team by developing partnerships, leading, coaching and providing constructive feedback
Leverages open-to-buy process to manage business in-season and maximize opportunities
Qualification
Required
7-9 years retail experience required
1-3 years retail buying required
Proficient in business-related computer software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel)
Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
Clear retail math skills
Maintains professionalism in work relationships and habits
Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Is multi-task oriented to meet deadlines
Possesses strong merchandising, product and marketing skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Company
Belk
Belk, Inc. is the mainline department store company with 305 stores located in 16 Southern states.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$485M2024-07-23Debt Financing· $485M
2015-08-24Acquired
2011-11-23IPO
Leadership Team
Don Hendricks
Chief Executive Officer
H
Hyon Park
EVP, CIO
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