Buyer/Purchasing Associate
6 days ago
Charlotte NC, Mecklenburg County, NC; North Carolina, United States
Belk
Full-time
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Associate Buyers are responsible for a select part of the Buyer's overall business and must drive the merchandise strategy and assortments for this part of the business with the goal of meeting or exceeding sales, margin and turn targets. An Associate Buyer, with support from the Buyer, is responsible for the purchase and negotiation of merchandise for their business areas as well as the open to buy process. Develop and execute merchandise strategies and assortment plans, based on customer feedback and preferences, to deliver financial goals and business objectives
Collaborate with Buyer and Planner on development of merchandise financial plans and by-door plans by providing regular and timely input; assist in building clusters and determining assortment layers
Build and maintain strong partnerships with vendors
negotiate best costs and delivery of product
Identify business opportunities and risks in-season through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace information; Build a high-quality merchant team by developing partnerships, leading, coaching and providing constructive feedback
Travels to all necessary markets and store trips
Analyzes business to the lowest level to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, department, and class
Reacts to business trends in a timely and efficient manner
Develops creative solutions to business issues
Works effectively with staff and Divisional/BSS management to achieve sound financial and merchandising solutions based on analysis, input and experience
Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience
Work
Experience:
1-3 years of retail buying experience required Analyzes business to the lowest level to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, department, and class Reacts to business trends in a timely and efficient manner Adapts to shifting circumstances in a business environment Possesses strong merchandising, product and marketing skills Proficient in business-related computer software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, etc.)
Experience:
1-3 years of retail buying experience required Analyzes business to the lowest level to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, department, and class Reacts to business trends in a timely and efficient manner Adapts to shifting circumstances in a business environment Possesses strong merchandising, product and marketing skills Proficient in business-related computer software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, etc.)