Lids · 7 hours ago
Associate Buyer
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, and they are seeking an Associate Buyer to work in their fast-paced buying and merchandising department. The role involves analyzing sales and inventory, managing purchase orders, and collaborating with supervisors to maximize profitability across product categories.
ApparelFashionLifestyleRetailSports
Hiring Manager
Sondra Caputo
Responsibilities
Provide data and analysis for Buyers. Responsible for sales recaps to ensure the buyer(s) is able to maximize the effectiveness of all reporting
Management responsibilities that include administering and evaluating individual performance plans and provide proper direction to merchandisers to ensure knowledge, accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment is upheld to maximize the company’s standards and performances
Analyze reports with regards to sales, orders, inventory and trends to make accurate and efficient buying and allocation decisions that maximize the company’s profitability
Work in tandem with buyer(s) to manage the product performance in order to achieve all financial goals
Write purchase orders
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
Lids is a mall-based retailer of sports headwear, apparel, accessories, and novelties.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2004-02-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Nick Corthier
Executive Vice President, Head of Store Operations
Recent News
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