Associate Buyer
Core
Partnering with the team on seasonal buys and long-term strategies for Footwear and Accessories to maximize sales and gross margin.
Role type
Associate Buyer (Footwear and Accessories)
Builds
Product assortments, inventory levels, and in-season price strategies for outlet, brand, and employee stores in the US and Canada.
Domain
Retail (Footwear and Accessories)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Microsoft Excel, retail industry metrics, financial planning, inventory management, price optimization, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Illustrator, presentation skills
Responsibilities
Partner on style selection and product flow; develop assortments for in-stock positioning; manage inventory and price strategies; collaborate on sales maximization; partner with Planning on sales forecasts; partner with Allocation on product execution and replenishment; ensure cohesive product execution through marketing and visual merchandising.
Seniority
Mid-level (2-4 years experience)
