RETAIL BUYER CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - MANDARIN SPEAKING - Now Hiring

Under the parent company Micro Electronics, Inc are MICRO CENTER – the nation’s leading computer and electronics big box retailer, and INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS SOURCING GROUP (IPSG) – offering a wide variety of private label computer products such as Powerspec PC and Inland accessories, at significant saving over comparable name brand items.

Our INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS SOURCING GROUP is seeking a RETAIL BUYER – CONSUMER ELECTRONICS responsible for achieving goals and objectives including gross margin, sales, and total inventory turn objectives for assigned categories.

Help us create an experience that makes our customers continue to say “I love Micro Center!” by joining our Home Office IPSG Merchandising team as our next RETAIL BUYER. 

Our corporate headquarters is located in Hilliard, Ohio. Relocation assistance will be provided.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

• Negotiate costs and terms of business with vendors.
• Negotiate vendor support (co-op).
• Select and negotiate “Best in Class” hot offers for our customers.
• Select and drive assortments which build the “Best Computer Store in the World”.
• Oversee and manage all vendor activities.
• Select and purchase merchandise including type, quality, source, timing, delivery, mix and promotion for assigned merchandise category.
  • Create and implement plans to maximize gross profit by coordinating sales, gross margin, inventory turnover, cost of promotion and markdowns for assigned category.
• Recommend and direct the development and implementation of category merchandise strategy and tactical plans.
• Coordinate with the Web Development team and Advertising/ Marketing team to maximize merchandising opportunities. Proof ad copy, page layout and design, and ensure web specifications and photos are accurate.
• Develop and communicate effective merchandising programs at store level.
• Participate in evaluating new business opportunities consistent with IPSG’s short and long-term business strategies.
  • Monitor prices with competitors of assigned categories.
  • Forecasts top selling SKU’s for assigned categories (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• In partnership with the store sales management team, ensure store merchandising standards are executed, including store displays and visual merchandising.
• Collaborate with the following functional partners to achieve business and organization objectives:
  • Distribution & Transportation
  • Stores (Sales & Operations)
  • Web Development
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Accounting
  • Planning & Allocation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Retail Merchandising, Marketing or Business preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years merchant experience as a Retail Buyer or Associate Buyer, preferably in the Consumer Electronics industry.
• Mandarin Chinese fluency is required.
• Ability to travel to Asia as needed.
• International purchasing experience a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills needed with a proven track record of establishing and maintaining positive relationship with vendors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and retail math skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and accuracy.
• Must be a detail-oriented team player.
• Knowledge of purchasing and forecasting systems required as well as proficiency in MS Office.

OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:

At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

BENEFITS & OTHER INFORMATION:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates
• Paid Time Off for Regular Associates
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discount that includes a Friends & Family Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts
• Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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