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Buyer Apparel - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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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
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