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Buyer

The Buyer takes ownership of a category and is accountable for the overall business and manages the process to achieve sales, margin, and inventory turnover. The Buyer is responsible for the execution of the processes and functions of their designated merchandise category. He or she is also responsible for the assortment planning, product selection, product development, vendor negotiation, and marketing of specific lines. This position works closely with the buying management team, merchandise planning team, marketing team, allocations team, visual merchandising and global sourcing teams to significantly improve profitability and maximize shareholder value.

Responsibilities

Executes sales, margin and inventory plans for his or her assigned area

Monitors and responds to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variances

Maintains relationships with vendors and interacts with the vendor community within The Brand House Collective standards as described in the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Supports the development of customer driven assortment plans for his or her assigned categories

Identifies and shops competition and makes product recommendations

Maintains knowledge base of industry and competitor market trends as it related to his or her assigned categories

Partners with the Planner to evaluate receipts, sales, and markdowns, and to complete accurate forecasts

Obtains samples and provides direction during advertising turn-ins and proofing

Establishes collaborative relationships with placement to ensure availability and the timely delivery of merchandise

Monitors and maintains promotional performance

Manages and controls the markdown process and communicates variances

Analyzes sales trend, key items, vendor profitability and aged inventory, and makes recommendations for driving improved performance

Responsible for product development and negotiation to include cost, subsidy, and terms

Demonstrates a commitment to The Brand House Collective Values

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university; or four years related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

3-5 years' experience with a mix of buying, planning and placement responsibilities Merchandising, product and analytical skills

Proficiency in the use of desktop applications and Windows-based programs

Retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations

Ability to maintain and build strong working relationships

Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Ability to travel as needed