Buyer, Men's FTW Basketball

About the position

Responsibilities

  • Work in conjunction with vendors and product development to establish a line of products that meets the needs of our customers, while maximizing sales, profit, and gross margin
  • Analyze sales reports and market trends to establish a pattern of projected sales
  • Work with the Allocation team to ensure proper distribution and allocation of product
  • Work with the Sr. Director to plan line review studies and reports to build a product line for a given season
  • Prepare all reports for all budget and sales meetings
  • Field travel to keep track of trends within the marketplace
  • Vendor travel for prelines and product previews
  • Work with the Logistics department and Buyers from other divisions to coordinate product delivery
  • Effectively partner with Planning and Merchandising teams to develop financial plans for future seasons
  • Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while remaining flexible to change priorities
  • Effectively interface with Senior Executives and make recommendations
  • Creatively negotiate the best terms to maximize sales and profits
  • Understand product, customers, and market & fashion trends
  • Travel expectations will depend on brand responsibilities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in retail and e-commerce buying processes and product life cycles required
  • Proficiency in software applications: Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
  • Strong retail math and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of retail buying process and product life cycles
  • Demonstrates understanding of our product, customer, and fashion trends
  • Creative thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Collaboration with team and cross-functional teams
  • Ability to communicate clearly with peers and upper management
  • Strong ability to be oriented and organized

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with the Footwear and/or apparel categories are helpful
  • Knowledge of Power BI or similar systems preferred
  • Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft or similar assortment tools preferred

Benefits

  • Employee Discount
  • Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
  • Strong Company Culture
  • Employee Resource Groups
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