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Associate-Merchandise BuyerUniform Advantage Brands (UA Brands) • Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Associate-Merchandise Buyer

Associate-Merchandise Buyer

Uniform Advantage Brands (UA Brands) • Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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ABOUT UA / UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS

At UA Brands, we’re changing the way healthcare and culinary professionals dress. For over 40 years, we’ve created stylish, high-performance uniforms designed to empower those on the front lines. Our apparel breaks the mold—combining brilliant design with real-world function. Join a team that values creativity, impact, and community, and help us redefine uniforms that don’t conform.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, global organization. The Associate Buyer is responsible for assisting the Senior Buyer with driving the optimal merchandising assortment to deliver sales and gross margin goals for UA Brands. This includes the procuring of merchandise from external vendors and assortment decisions around privately branded merchandise across all sales channels.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Collaborate across internal departments, including Product Development Design (PDD) to influence future product development and Marketing / Creative to ensure the correct marketing message.
  • Helps to implement the price structure for all products to maximize sales and gross margin while balancing inventory goals.
  • Ensures web merchandising is aligned with planned product features (promotional features, new product and collections launches, trend features), ensures copy and all product information is accurate, audits website for product livings, web livings, and during sale events.
  • Assists in developing, buying, and maintaining assortment by department / vendor / program that ultimately delivers financial plan through analyzing sales trends, and developing pricing strategies as appropriate.
  • Accountability for product selection, initial buys, and assortment management for specific areas of responsibility.
  • Collaborates with internal teams to ensure proper merchandise messaging, promotion and placement to deliver and exceed financial plans.
  • Keeps abreast of product trends through industry research and sales analysis and identifies whitespace opportunities and assortment gaps for future product development.
  • Manages pricing changes (markdowns and price increases) for all collections in the system and ensures accuracy on the web.
  • Establishes strong vendor relationships and maintains consistent communication for shipping updates, product information, samples, and swatches delivery.
  • Collaborates with Assistant buyer and assists in managing their tasks.
  • Creates, reviews and analyzes reporting as needed.
  • Tracks and receives samples and swatches from vendors, and partners with the creative team to submit within the timeline ensuring timely product living.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Retail Store or Merchandise Buying, or Merchandising Experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including solid Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to develop strong partnerships and negotiate with both external vendors and internal teams& & & &
  • Organization skills- ability to manage time, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and complete all assigned tasks
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
  • Skilled in analyzing sales and able to spot trends and utilize information gathered to execute plan
  • Detail-oriented, ability to manage time, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and complete assigned tasks
  • Entrepreneurial and takes ownership, reacts quickly to needs
  • Microsoft Dynamix AX- ERP system knowledge preferred
  • BS / BA Degree - Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Fashion Buying
  • WHERE YOU’LL WORK

    HYBRID – The Best of Both Worlds

    Have the flexibility to work on-site / in the business and remotely during the week. You’ll spend a few days a week in our office for collaboration / in-person engagement and have the flexibility to work from home on other days. While on-site, join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch, or enjoy our other ongoing wellness activities. Employees are expected to be online and available during the core business hours for their team. Company computer provided for business use.

    PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO

    UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.

  • Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
  • Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Life / AD D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
  • Short Long Term Disability – Company Paid
  • Accident, Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
  • Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off – Life Balance
  • Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
  • Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
  • Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
  • & UA IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management.& To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.&

    We are& a Drug-Free Workplace.

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