Buyer (Chicago)

About Claires

Claires is a global leader in self-expression, fashion jewelry, and accessories, empowering individuals around the world to celebrate their unique style and creativity. For more than five decades, Claires has been a trusted destination for trend-driven products, exceptional ear-piercing services, and memorable shopping experiences.

Position Overview

Work in a fast-paced buying and merchandising department for a major specialty retail company. You will participate in all aspects of Buying and Merchandising within the department such as analyzing sales, inventory levels, purchase orders, trends, profitability, competition, and work closely with the your supervisors to make decisions and determine the best direction for the distribution of product within certain categories or departments inside Claires to maximize the profitability of the organization.

Principle Duties and 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 companys 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 companys 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.

Job Required Knowledge, Skills and Education