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Job Title
Associate Buyer, Exclusive Brands
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Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Associate Buyer supports and contributes to the creation and implementation of the merchandise strategy for the Exclusive Brands department. This position also takes responsibility for a sub class or group of sub-classes with Buyer's oversight. The role partners with Planning and Marketing teams to drive sales; synthesizes information, reaches conclusions and develops a course of action.
REPORTS TO: Buyer
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Responsible for buying one or more categories and managing OTB
*Analyzes selling reports, recommends actions, and oversees those actions by managing follow-up
*Manages assigned business day to day activities including responding to current business trends and financial architecture pre-season and in-season
*Researches NPD data competitive intelligence, trend observations and style/color analysis to drive decision making
*Communicates with Sourcing team to track ship and delivery, identifies ship issues, makes recommendations to resolve and oversees those actions by managing follow-up with cross-functional team
*Works cross functionally to align on key item strategy, executes both preseason and in season strategy while staying close with Planning and Sourcing
*Presents product and brand assortment to leadership
*Collaborates with Marketing team on selection; collaborates with Buying Specialist or Merch Clerk on sample ordering
*Participates in and documents information in monthly and/or quarterly product hind sights
*Works with Senior Buyer or Buyer to strategize the annual and seasonal financial plans; collaborates with Merchandise Planning on product or category direction based on market direction or sales trend
*Identifies key items and collaborates with Merchandise Planning on sales/receipts and unit flows; references historic data
*Maintain and build strong cross-functional relationships
*Proactively seek out opportunities to grow the business and further personal & professional development
REQUIRED SKILLS:
*Strong attention to detail and highly organized
*Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and follow up skills
*Strong analytical skills
*Team player
*Developing negotiation skills
EXPERIENCE:
*Previous Retail Experience a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
*Ability to learn Microstrategy and other merchant computer based systems
EDUCATION:
*Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Retail Merchandising, Marketing or Business related field
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