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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location new york, New York

About this job

Req ID: 258863

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Location:

112 West 34th Street

New York, NY 10120

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The selection, purchase and delivery of a line that will maximize sales and profits to achieve corporate goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work in conjunction with vendors and/or product development to establish a line of product that meets the needs of our customer

Analyze market trends to establish a pattern of projected sales

Work with merchandisers, review reports and studies. Review product and offer direction in order to ensure proper distribution and allocation of product.

Choose product, negotiate price, negotiate delivery

Work with DMM to plan line, review studies and reports to build a product line for a given season

Attend product shows and keep up-to-date on current and future trends.

Communicate with merchandising team in order to analyze data.

Prepare all paper work for all budget and sales meetings.

Field travel in order to keep track of trends within the market place.

Work with other buyers from other divisions in order to coordinate product delivery.

Work closely with Planner in order to ensure that buys are analyzed for maximum results

Examples of responsibilities / on the job application:

Effectively partner with planning and merchandising team in order to maximize results

Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while remaining flexible to change priorities

Effectively interface with Senior Executives and make recommendations

Effectively negotiate the best price in order to maximize sales and profits

Develop a product selection that will maximize sales, profit and gross margin

Demonstrated understanding of the product and the customer

Demonstrated understanding of market and fashion trends

Experience and Skills:

REQUIREMENTS:

Software applications: Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint

Mainframe systems: DSS, QMF, TSO, Purchase Order System, GMS

Knowledge of retail buying process

Strong ability to be detailed oriented and analytical

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines

Ability to communicate clearly with peers and upper management

Experience:

5 - 7 Years

Education:

Bachelor's Degree