Buyer

** Buyer**

**Job Category****:** Merchandising, Buying & Product Design **Requisition Number****:** BUYER02555 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Bluestem Brands is the parent company of five eCommerce retail brands. We have one mission: to build a dynamic retail enterprise that wins with direct-to-consumer excellence and entrepreneurial-minded employees focused on serving our customers unique needs. Our leadership is responsive and supportive, empowering those smart and passionate employees who drive our success. We are continually innovating and improving: we take risks, learn from our mistakes and celebrate success as a team.

You work hard, and you deserve more than just a paycheck. Bluestem works to do whats right for employees. From the big things (great benefits, employee discounts, and incentive plans) to small touches (jeans-every-day dress code), this is the place youll want to be. And we dont just talk about work-life balance, we try to live it.

We are seeking a Buyer to support our Appleseed brand and located in Middleton, MA.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Responsible for sweater and knitwear categories.

* Select and procure products and strategies to meet the customers needs.

* Accountable for a category's P&L, revenue, and gross margin.

* Negotiate price and terms of purchase to achieve financial goals.

* Shop the market and interpret trends that fit the customers lifestyle and objectives.

* Develop eCommerce strategy and work with the eCommerce team to implement.

* Ensure that the pages of the catalog contain clear and concise merchandise concepts.

* Develop assortment plans that support the department goals and key item focus.

* Create seasonal business plans that clearly state merchandising objectives for the next season in an actionable format.

* Work cross-functionally with the Creative, eCommerce, and Marketing departments within the organization.

* Determine merchandise opportunities thru thorough analysis of past and present sales and trends by style, color, and size that maximize sales.

* Partner with the Design and Product Development team, Planning, Inventory Control, and Technical on the development of assortment plans, order placement, and fit of merchandise.

* Mentor Associate Buyers and Assistant Buyers.

* Additional duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

* Bachelors Degree or equivalent.

* 3-5 years of buying experience with a passion for fashion, and a strong entrepreneurial drive.

* Strong understanding of brand demographic.

* Buyer must have a high taste level in brand edit, product development, color, print, and design.

* Demonstrated ability to select, procure and develop products based on target demographic.

* Demonstrated ability to run P&L of category, pricing strategy, and sales margin.

* Strong analytical and negotiating skills.

* Must have significant knowledge of merchandising trends and their financial implications. Ability to work with other buyers to create and outfit various looks.

* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Social Media. SQL knowledge is a plus.

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