Description:
Work in a fast paced buying and merchandising department for a major specialty retail company. You will participate in all aspects of Buying and Merchandising within the department such as analyzing sales, inventory levels, purchase orders, trends, profitability, competition, and work closely with the your supervisors to make decisions and determine the best direction for the distribution of product within certain categories or departments inside LIDS Retail to maximize the profitability of Lids Sports Group.
Principle Duties And Responsibilities
- Store Matter expert within their department- responsible for weekly store/product level performance to feed buyer information on what is performing and what is not
- Utilize current, historical, and seasonal trends and be able to identify sales opportunities and inventory risks when placing buys
- Executes purchase orders based on assortment strategies provided by the buyer and ensures due dates are met
- Helps buyer manage inventory levels using an OTB process at the store and department level in conjunction with planner
- Drive collaboration with buyer to ensure product needs are being met at a location level
- Ownership of all skus on core replenishment- current, up to date, and checked weekly
- Review replenishment by store and make proper adjustments to ensure the company is maximizing opportunities and minimizing liabilities.
- Develop strong working relationships among colleagues and vendors
- Identify and review competition and trends in the marketplace to help reach and exceed financial goals.
Job Required Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion/Apparel Merchandising or related field
- Have a minimum of two years direct-related retail buying or retail management experience
- High degree of proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, organizational, interpersonal, and math skills
- Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to foster a positive and motivating work environment, encourage feedback, and innovation
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
- Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment