Buyer

Job Title : Buyer / Merchandiser – Hardlines

Location : Thousand Oaks area

Department : Merchandising

Reports To :

Employment Type : Full-Time- Hybrid role (Tues, Wed.,Thurs.) in office

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Buyer / Merchandiser to oversee our Hardlines category. This role is responsible for managing vendor relationships, developing category strategies, and ensuring the right product mix, pricing, and promotions to drive sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will have several years of retail experience in buying or category management, with a proven track record of strategic planning and vendor negotiation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise strategies for the Hardlines category to achieve sales, margin, and inventory objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiating terms, pricing, and promotional opportunities to maximize profitability.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer insights to inform assortment planning and product selection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including marketing, store operations, and supply chain—to support promotional activities and product launches.
• Manage SKU productivity, pricing strategies, and markdown plans to optimize inventory turnover and margin performance.
• Monitor competitive landscape and identify new opportunities to grow category performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of product and promotional information to internal teams.
• Partner with the finance and planning teams to develop forecasts and manage open-to-buy budgets.

Qualifications