Tools / Lawn & Garden Associate Buyer

Tools / Lawn & Garden Associate Buyer

To tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest. We do what we love, and love what we do because we're passionate. We're dedicated. We give it all we've got and then we get up in the morning and do it all over again. We're farmers and ranchers. We're barrel racers and river chasers. We're honest. We're helpful. And our families, our friends, and our communities are everything. This is us. This is who we are. It's what we do every day. Our Values : Embrace Authenticity, Encourage Transparency, Promote Learning, Build Trust, Earn Respect, Deliver Value, Serve Our Customers

North 40 Outfitters in Great Falls, MT is looking to hire a Full-Time Salaried Tools / Lawn & Garden Associate Buyer to join our team. We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company. We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self.

As a Tools / Lawn & Garden Associate Buyer at North 40, under direction of the Category Manager and Buyer, is responsible for supporting the management of vendor relationships, product assortments, inventory management, and communications among the Office, Stores, and Suppliers. This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

Willingness to share credit, work with others in a team environment, and define success collectively rather than individually

Ability to take the initiative, embrace change, and learn new things

Drive to be dependable, and to perform well against the expectations of the role

Acts as liaison between the Buyer and Stores regarding product requests and store feedback, special orders, item pricing, order and product flow management, and OS&D Discrepancies

Assists Buyer with vendor and program management

Assists with assortment planning and inventory levels which includes inventory replenishment

Assists Buyer with negotiating category buys and adjustments with smaller categories, as requested.

Assists with promotional planning by partnering with Store Teams, Advertising and Marketing Team and others

Assists Buyer with planning seasonal sales by department

Assist Buyer with analyzing category sales and inventory challenges

Identifies and reports trends, reviews strategy progress weekly items and categories

Any other duties as assigned

Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques. Physical ability to lift and carry 0-10 lbs. continuously, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and 25-55 lbs. occasionally, and team lift anything over 55 lbs.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells. North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.