Lids U · 3 days ago
Associate Buyer
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLids U provides emblematic apparel and merchandise for college bookstores across North America. The Associate Buyer will work in a fast-paced buying and merchandising department, participating in various aspects of buying and merchandising to maximize profitability.
Retail
Hiring Manager
Sondra Caputo
Responsibilities
Store Matter expert within their department- responsible for weekly store/product level performance to feed buyer information on what is performing and what is not
Utilize current, historical, and seasonal trends and be able to identify sales opportunities and inventory risks when placing buys
Executes purchase orders based on assortment strategies provided by the buyer and ensures due dates are met
Helps buyer manage inventory levels using an OTB process at the store and department level in conjunction with planner
Drive collaboration with buyer to ensure product needs are being met at a location level
Ownership of all skus on core replenishment- current, up to date, and checked weekly
Review replenishment by store and make proper adjustments to ensure the company is maximizing opportunities and minimizing liabilities
Develop strong working relationships among colleagues and vendors
Identify and review competition and trends in the marketplace to help reach and exceed financial goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Merchandising or related field
Have a minimum of two years direct-related retail buying or retail management experience
High degree of proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications
Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, organizational, interpersonal, and math skills
Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to foster a positive and motivating work environment, encourage feedback, and innovation
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Company
Lids U
Lids U proudly provides a comprehensive and diversified product assortment of all emblematic apparel, hard goods, backpacks and more to Barnes and Noble College Bookstores.
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase