Buyer Jobs

Job Title: Merchandise Buyer - Luxury Goods - eCommerce - Fashion - Retail Company: CyberCoders Location: Culver City, CA Description: Merchandise Buyer - Luxury Goods - eCommerce - Fashion - RetailIf you are a Merchandise Buyer with Luxury Goods/Fashion and eCommerce experience, please read on!What you need for this position:- 3+ years buying experience- Self-starter, ambitious in nature- Love of fashion, shoes, accessories and lifestyle product- Strong understanding of merchandising financials including retail math and the ability to manage profitability- Successful experience in buying in multi brand, multi vendor environment- Knowledge of Open-to-Buy process- Strong product sensibility- Ability to analyze reports and draw conclusions/recommendations- Ability to remain flexible and willing to change strategies, as business needs dictate- Ability to lead team effectively and create an exciting workplace- Discount retail experience strongly preferredWhat you'll be doing:- Lead the merchandising team in the product selection that sets company apart in its selection- Establish and maintain vendor relationships and attend buying trips- Assist in negotiating buying terms with vendors for price, quantity, delivery terms, and markdown cost- Create the Purchase Order (PO) for each buy or consignment deal with a vendor - Manage the Purchase Order (PO) process between company and the respective brand- Develop merchandise descriptions to be sold - Deliver brand images, press kits, and other marketing material as needed- Present new brand recommendations regularly to management team- Follow closely industry trends and new product ideas by reading fashion magazines and visiting stores- Attend to brand needs with respect to company's websiteWhat's in it for you:- Competitive Base Salary- Heavy Bonus/Commission structure - Full Benefits - Room for GrowthSo, if you are a Merchandise Buyer with Luxury Goods and eCommerce experience, please apply today!Connect with me ------- Vahid Behzadi, Executive RecruiterTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/vbehzadiLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/behzadiBlog: http://vahidbehzadi.wordpress.comMust be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Job Title: Global Buyer Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: The Journey Of 1,000 Miles Yeah, we all know it begins with one step, but what do you do when you reach your destination? If you?re anything like us at Columbia Sportswear, you join a team that?ll start you off on another journey. For over 70 years we?ve been exceeding our goals and forging new paths beyond them. Along the way we?ve become America?s premier performance apparel company, and a great place to work. If you?re looking for something different and rewarding, the next journey you make could begin here. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.COLUMBIA.COM Position Summary: Work closely with supply planners to monitor/adjust production schedules to ensure adequate inventory levels, while maximizing on time delivery and optimal turns at the warehouse. Work with manufacturing liaison offices/US distribution centers to accommodate customer requirements as needed. Support Supply Planners? global style level buy decisions and initiate creation of production orders at the size level. Support Demand Planners in company category/style level forecasting process. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities: Maximize use of factory capacity and minimize constraints such as production and raw material minimums by coordinating international subsidiary and distributor buys with U.S. buys. Coordinate and assist Supply/Demand Planners in the generation and maintenance of production forecasts/buy plans for assigned product lines. Maintain the optimal supply/demand match. Monitor inventory levels and availability for assigned product lines. Run and review all needed reports, such as cut & sold, at risk order, and production delays. Make recommendations on adjustments to the Supply Planner. Monitor production status using standard and ad-hoc reports. Communicate needed actions to manufacturing liaison offices to maximize service levels to customers. Maintain inventory segmentation to optimize customer order fulfillment. Work closely with US distribution centers, issue work orders to initiate label changes. Contribute to accurate and complete Value Added Services by working with Customer Operations department and account reps. Review incoming sales orders for assigned product lines for VAS requirements. Assist Demand Planners with account/product category forecasting. Participate in merchandising/sales review meetings as needed. Monitor/maintain size curves in planning inventory management system. Assure ongoing ERP item master accuracy. Monitor catalog adjustments/changes and make changes to the ERP system. Make appropriate adjustments to buy plans as needed. Specific Job Skills: Required: Proactive and assertive in follow-through with colleagues and business partners. The ability to collaborate and influence others. A well developed ability to speak, read and write English, including writing clear and concise business communication. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Basic experience using Microsoft Excel to create and work with spreadsheets. Desired: Experience in key supply chain functions including sales forecasting, material requirements, master production schedules, production planning, manufacturing, inbound and outbound logistics, and distribution. Experience using information systems associated with demand and supply planning. Ability to use Microsoft Access, including running preformatted reports. Beneficial: Previous work with other cultures in a business setting, and awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences. Education and/or Experience Bachelors Degree, in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience. Minimum one year experience, preferably in supply chain management, planning or distribution. Apparel/footwear industry experience desired. International business work experience desired. Job Conditions: Job requires hours that may occasionally exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week during times of peak activity. Evening meetings and/or weekend work occasionally required to collaborate with people in other time zones and to ensure timely project completion. Some job pressure exists in the balancing of several projects with conflicting and sometimes changing deadlines. This job description is not meant to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Associate Buyer - General PUrpose and Carpentry Company: Sears Holdings Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Description: The Associate Buyer takes ownership of a portion of the buyer's overall business and manages the processes to achieve sales, margin and inventory turnover. Assists the Buyer in execution of processes and functions for the Buyer’s merchandise area. The Associate Buyer is responsible for assortment planning, product selection, vendor negotiation, and marketing of specific lines. This position reports directly to the Buyer and closely with the buyer, buying management team, merchandise planning team, promotional planning team, merchandise placement team and the merchandising support team to significantly improve the profitability and maximize shareholder value.CountryUnited StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience RequirementsResponsibilities• Executes sales, margin and inventory plans for their assigned area • Monitors and respond to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variances• Maintains relationships with vendors and interacts with the vendor community within Sears standards and codes of ethics.• Supports the development of customer driven assortment plans for their assigned area• Supports buyer in executing defined lines • Identifies and shops competition and makes product recommendations to the buyer• Maintains knowledge base of industry and competitor market trends as it relates to their assigned business area• Partners with the Planner to complete accurate forecasts, evaluating sales, markdowns and receipts• Obtains samples and provides direction during advertising turns-ins and proofing • Provides correct information and inputs for point of sale signage and maintains integrity of quality of signage for ease of store execution level • Creates and inputs advertising plan • Establishes collaborative relationships with placement to ensure availability and the timely delivery of merchandise• Monitors and maintains promotional performance• Manages and controls the markdown process and communicates variances to the buyer• Analyzes sales trend, key items, vendor profitability and aged inventory and makes recommendations for driving improved performance• Assists in the development of product and negotiation to include cost, subsidy and termsSkill/Experience Requirements• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university; or four years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience• 3-5 years with a mix of buying, planning and placement responsibilities • Merchandising, product and analytical skills• Proficiency in the use of desktop applications and Windows-based programs• Retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations • Strong working knowledge of Assortment Planning, Clustering, SPRS, AdPlan, Frequency, MRE, Promotional Performance Reporting (AdEffect), SignRiterRequisition ID75743BRPreferred Minimum EducationBachelors Level DegreeYears Experience5 - 10 Years ExperienceTravel RequirementsLimited (5-15%)

Job Title: Buyer-Home Fashion Job Company: TJX Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Buyer-Home Fashion Job Job Code 09-2082Title Buyer-Home FashionCity Los AngelesState CAWhy TJX?Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the world's largest off-price retailer, and is comprised of: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and A.J. Wright in the United States, Winners and HomeSense in Canada and T.K. Maxx and HOMESENSE in Europe. With over $19 billion in revenues, seven businesses, more than 2,500 stores, and almost 130,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be the key to our growth and success in the future.We currently have the following opportunity available:DescriptionBuyer- Home FashionBuyer What makes our Buyers Unique?* Our merchants are in the market every week fostering vendor relationships and buying exciting merchandise that represent an incredible value to our customer.* TJX is not tied to a corporate controlled matrix; we expect and encourage our Buyers to source new vendors and resources to bring in desired goods.* Our Buyers have a high level of autonomy; they have the ability to negotiate and make on-the-spot decisions while in the market place.* We provide an environment where our Buyers can be creative, free thinkers and encourage risk taking.Responsibilities:* Opportunistically purchase highly fashionable, quality goods from the Market.* Analyze history and current business in order to strategically forecast future opportunities.* As part of the merchandising team you will work closely with other Buyers, and Management to meet Company goals and objectives.* Maintain knowledge of market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion as they relate to trends and key items, and react accordingly to impact sales.* Negotiate and make decisions to buy, while in the market place.* Must have a minimum of four years of merchandise buying experience in a home fashion category.* Must have experience buying for a multi-unit retailer.* Must have strong analytical, financial, strategic and planning skills.* Must have a proven record of strong negotiating skills, with examples to substantiate.* Must be a go-getter, with a "can-do attitude" and a true excitement for the business.* Entrepreneurial minded, with a strong comfort of taking measurable risks.* Strong team playing, clear communication, and relationship building skills are very important in order to be successful in our business.* Listen to our podcast to hear first hand about a Buyer's experience at TJX:http://jobsinpods.com/2008/02/28/become-a-buyer-at-tjx-in-massachusetts/What's In It For You? At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.Click Here for a full list of the benefits of working for The TJX Companies, Inc.For more information on the Nationwide Community Support efforts of TJX, Click Here.TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Job Title: Buyer - Company: Sears Holdings Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Description: The Buyer is responsible for meeting planned sales, margin and inventory turnover goals for their designated area. The objectives will be met through focused merchandise assortments productive marketing and sound merchandise management. The Buyer may have brand management, product development or open market responsibilities. Merchandise is purchased to maximize results while enhancing the overall department, group and company strategy. This position reports directly to the Division Merchandise Manager or General Merchandise Manager and has management responsibility for Associate Buyers and Buyers Assistants. This position works closely with the management team, merchandise planning team, promotional planning team, merchandise placement team and the merchandising support team to significantly improve the profitability and maximize shareholder value.CountryUnited StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience RequirementsResponsibilities• Executes sales, margin and inventory plans • Monitors performance versus plan to identify trend opportunities• Manages all aspects of the merchandise offering – selection, negotiation, promotion and disposition• Develops customer driven assortments that support departmental goals and key item focus• Provides collaborative guidance, direction and support to the planning organization in the development of merchandise, key item and ladder plans• Ensures the merchandise selection matches customer needs, customer orientation and satisfaction• Ensures merchandise mix balances quantity, style, size and price consistent with company and individual market requirements• Develops line strategies• Prepares for and presents products at Assortment Reviews/Style Outs, Line and Business Reviews• Attends relevant trade shows, markets and events to observe market trends, gather product information, selects merchandise and establish business relationships with viable vendors• Visits stores to evaluate merchandise mix, observes competition, weighs individual store needs and translate findings into executable product plans• Manages integration with Product Development regarding design, sourcing and brand development• Establishes collaborative relationships with placement to ensure availability and the timely delivery of merchandise• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors. Interacts with the vendor community within Sears’ standards and codes of ethics• Manages vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives• Selects products to maximize return of advertising expenses. Partners with marketing team to reconcile marketing plans and promotional calendar. Monitors and maintains promotional performance• Partners with the planner to complete accurate forecasts by evaluating financial information, current trends and anticipated market changes that impact buy decisions and strategies• Coaches and develops Associate Buyers, Assistant Buyers and Buyer Apprentices to ensure growth and readiness for next level position.• Drives compliance and standards with processes, policies, tools, and associates within the group• Ensures promotional execution accuracy (pricing, signage, etc.)Skill/Experience Requirements• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university; or four years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience• Strong merchandising, product and analytical skills• Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills• Proficiency in the use of desktop applications and Windows-based programs• Retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations• 3-5 years in related buying experience or 5–7 years with a mix of buying, planning and placement responsibilities • Strong working knowledge of merchant processes and systems.Requisition ID74967BRPreferred Minimum EducationBachelors Level DegreeYears Experience5 - 10 Years ExperienceTravel RequirementsLimited (5-15%)

Job Title: Junior Buyer with Leading Online Retailer - Great Opportunity! Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Please respect our application process by following the instructions below. Please do not respond to the above email address. Background Info on CSN Stores: (www.csnstores.com) ? Founded in 2002, with a history of profitable and steady revenue growth ? $202 million dollar online retailer in 2007 ? Ranked number 69 on the ?Internet Retailer Top 500? list for 2007 ? Ranked 3rd for the Home & Garden category ? Ranked as the 6th fastest-growing company in Boston by Inc. Magazine in 2007 ? Listed in the Top 50 Private Companies in Massachusetts for 2007 ? Recently covered by media organizations such as The Today Show, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle and others ? Awarded the 2007 "Perfect Balance Award" by the Ad Club of Boston for a great work-life balance ? Our 250+ stores are visited by over 7 million people per month and the numbers are continually growing ? Located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay, with offices in the Prudential Tower ? Easy commute: Green Line, Orange Line, or Commuter Rail (Back Bay Train Station) CSN Stores (http://www.csnstores.com) is an ecommerce leader with over $200M in sales and more than 200 targeted niche websites including luggage.com, strollers.com and cookware.com. We are privately held, profitable, and have had rapid growth sustained over our seven years in business. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated self-starter with strong leadership skills to join our category management team. This team is responsible for all facets of an individual business in segments such as Outdoor, Furniture, Housewares, Office, Pet, Lighting, and Luggage to name a few. Tasks include analyzing sales trends, communicating with suppliers, and using innovative and creative marketing strategies to promote the sale of our products through our web stores. We are looking to fill this position immediately, and are unfortunately not able to consider spring 2010 graduates. Role: Junior Buyer Professional Experience: < 1 year Status: Full-Time Education Level: Bachelor?s (4-year degree) Responsibilities Include: o Cold-calling new suppliers and setting up vendor relationships o Vendor negotiations, promotion planning o Analyzing competitor marketing and pricing o Interpret sales data to strategize revenue and profit growth opportunities for a category o Attending in-office strategy meetings with suppliers o Scoping new markets in the online channel o Researching categories and vendors to build out selection o Communicating frequently with other CSN departments (Advertising, PR, Customer Service, Business Intelligence) o Employing effective marketing strategies and best practices for online retail Other Special Skills: o In-depth experience with internet navigation and utilization o Mastery of MS Office, Outlook, Excel o Comfortable managing large amounts of data; familiarity with SQL helpful o Strong analytical and quantitative skills o Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal o Ability to ?hit the ground running? ? a self-starter o Professional, bright, and customer-focused o Superior and innovative problem-solving skills - dissect and determine root causes of problems and implement solutions o Proven ability to thrive as part of a team or individually o An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset This is an excellent opportunity for a recent grad to join a fast moving, growth-oriented company. We expect individuals to be able to learn quickly and proactively solve problems using available resources. Success within the company comes to those who demonstrate superior work ethic, problem-solving abilities and have a positive, enthusiastic approach to their work. This role is entry-level with opportunity for advancement. We offer competitive salary and profit sharing. Our great benefits package includes health and dental insurance, 401k plan with company matching, 3 weeks paid vacation, subsidized gym memberships, and other perks including frequent raffles for Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and theatre tickets. So, where do I send my resume? If you are a self-motivated, high-energy professional looking for a fast-paced environment with great advancement potential, please apply on our website: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CSNSTORES&cws=1&rid=34 Note: CSN Stores is committed to an environment that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or disability.

Job Title: Buyer - Designer Company: Saks Location: New York, NY Description: ABOUT USA Proud TraditionFrom the moment we opened our doors on September 15, 1924, Saks Fifth Avenue has been more than a world renowned shopping emporium, more than an international fashion authority: it has been a cultural phenomenon. We are an icon of the New York City landscape that remains equally present in the hearts and minds of people all over the world. We love to help people look good and feel great! Our purpose reaches way back to the very essence of our brand: to set the standard for the most exceptional and fulfilling retail experience.Ambassadors of StyleAt Saks Fifth Avenue, a gentle manner, careful consideration of others and an ability to assess customers’ needs are an absolute necessity. Our Associates bridge the gap between strangers by approaching every customer as a potential friend. To be chosen to work at Saks is to be given an important responsibility: The fulfillment of our customers’ dreams. In an ever-evolving world, that is our unchanging promise.What Sets Us Apart?Our high-performance Associates' skill, enthusiasm and commitment to making people look good and feel great. Position Summary:Buyers are responsible for the overall merchandising direction of a category or department(s) with the goal of meeting/ exceeding sales and margin targets. Buyers maintain a singular focus on the product and customer by incorporating competitive intelligence, customer insight, and business analysis. Buyers are responsible for the purchase and negotiation of merchandise. Buyers partner with Merchandise Planners to develop strategies to maximize business opportunities.Primary GoalsMerchandising – Executes vendor selection and develops vendor partnerships. Monitors industry trends, evaluates competition, and attends major markets. Executes the merchandise strategy, including product selection and product and key item development. Conducts line reviews / style outs for management and staff. Ensures that new items are set up properly in the item database. Ensures the dissemination of product knowledge to store associates. Supervises the Best / Worst Seller Review. Critiques sales unit performance analysis for opportunities. Coordinates and conducts the Merchandise Hindsight. Coordinates store visits as feasible. Supplies information and assists in floor space strategies and opportunities. Financial Planning – Manages the development of the vendor / store matrix, and assists in coordinating store input for the matrix. Approves departmental sales and average stock targets. Executes the flow of the departmental topside plans by month. Participates in the review of and approves departmental topside financial plans. Authorizes departmental store sales plans. Participates in ensuring adherence to the company’s planning calendar. Furnishes information for and participates in the financial Business Review.Open-to-Buy Monitoring – Executes the development and maintenance of the PO checkbook. Manages the markdown projection process and the projection of vendor allowance. Manages the negotiation and collection of vendor allowance. Develops and executes aged inventory exit strategies. Manages the bi-monthly forecasting of sales and inventories through the OTB review process. Evaluates vendor to store receipt flows, and actual to planned receipts. Executes the monthly stock ledger review, and directs the purchase journal review process. Manages the monitoring of inventory productivity, and analysis of vendor profitability.Purchasing, Allocation, and Replenishment – Assists in analyzing class performance, planned class penetration, and average retail by class. Manages the timely placement and maintenance of purchase orders. Ensures assortment planning best practices and allocation strategies. Executes and develops departmental strategies to achieve global replenishment targets. Prepares information to support micro merchandising strategies, and reviews with team. Provides information for, reviews, and approves the assortment matrix and buy plan. Evaluates and certifies case pack and order flow recommendations. Participates in weekly allocation strategy sessions. Reviews and approves store volume groups, allocation tables, and size grids. Manages returns to vendors as negotiated and necessary. Reviews identified distribution and vendor logistics opportunities. Establishes replenishment strategies and reserves appropriate funding. Identifies candidate items for replenishment. Promotes and critiques replenishment assortment, financial plans and open to buy with Replenishment Analyst. Communicates with vendors with regard to replenishment fill rates.Pricing and Marketing – Plans and approves all advertising and marketing. Establishes and approves pricing strategy. Evaluates target markup analysis and guidelines and applies appropriately to buying decisions. Recommends and approves item price changes, and ensures that prices changes are input in a timely manner. Evaluates financial impact of price changes. Reviews and provides information for the timely response to store visit notes. Manages ad in-stock on promotional items, and ensures the communication of in-stock issues to stores. Monitors style advertising effectiveness. Oversees appropriate product ticketing and in-store signage. Supports visual team in providing store presentation guidance.People Development – Manages organization and staffing, as well as skills training and development. Coordinates and prioritizes the team’s activities, and develops and fosters a teamwork atmosphere. Executes and participates in the formal performance review, PDP, processes as directed. Participates in fostering job satisfaction and positive morale.

Job Title: Buyer - Automotive-Fluids Company: Sears Holdings Location: Chicago, IL Description: Job Title Buyer - Automotive-FluidsBusiness CorporateState/City IL Hoffman EstatesJob Description The Buyer is responsible for meeting planned sales, margin and inventory turnover goals for their designated area. The objectives will be met through focused merchandise assortments productive marketing and sound merchandise management. Merchandise is purchased to maximize results while enhancing the overall department, group and company strategy. This position reports directly to the Division Merchandise Manager or General Merchandise Manager and has management responsibility for Associate Buyers and Assistant Buyers. This position works closely with the management team, merchandise planning team, promotional planning team, merchandise placement team and the merchandising support team to significantly improve the profitability and maximize shareholder value.Country United StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements Executes sales, margin and inventory plans. Monitors performance versus plan to identify trend opportunities. Manages all aspects of the merchandise offering - selection, negotiation, promotion and disposition. Develops customer driven assortments that support departmental goals and key item focus. Provides collaborative guidance, direction and support to the planning organization in the development of merchandise, key item and ladder plans. Ensures the merchandise selection matches customer needs, customer orientation and satisfaction. Ensures merchandise mix balances quantity, style, size and price consistent with company and individual market requirements. Develops line strategies. Prepares for and presents products at Assortment Reviews/Style Outs, Line and Business Reviews. Attends relevant trade shows, markets and events to observe market trends, gather product information, selects merchandise and establish business relationships with viable vendors. Visits stores to evaluate merchandise mix, observes competition, weighs individual store needs and translate findings into executable product plans. Manages integration with Product Development regarding design, sourcing and brand development. Establishes collaborative relationships with placement to ensure availability and the timely delivery of merchandise. Develops and maintains relationships with vendors. Interacts with the vendor community within Sears' standards and codes of ethics. Manages vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives. Selects products to maximize return of advertising expenses. Partners with marketing team to reconcile marketing plans and promotional calendar. Monitors and maintains promotional performance. Partners with the planner to complete accurate forecasts by evaluating financial information, current trends and anticipated market changes that impact buy decisions and strategies. Coaches and develops Associate Buyers and Assistant Buyers to ensure growth and readiness for next level position. Drives compliance and standards with processes, policies, tools, and associates within the group. Ensures promotional execution accuracy (pricing, signage, etc.)Requisition ID 75812BRPreferred Minimum Education Bachelors Level DegreeYears Experience 5 - 10 Years ExperienceTravel Requirements Moderate (15-30%)

Job Title: Senior Buyer Company: pediped Footwear Location: Henderson, NV Description: This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, and enthusiastic person who wants to help build an exciting new children’s brand. pediped™ infant footwear (www.pediped.com), a highly respected, successful, and fast growing brand in the children footwear market has launched a new company, Kinderbliss™ (www.kinderbliss.com).   Kinderbliss™ is a fully funded, high-end, luxury on-line and catalog children's retailer that provides stylish clothing, accessories, and products with exceptional service and fulfillment. Kinderbliss™, an equal opportunity employer, offers an extremely fast passed yet friendly and casual work environment with paid holidays and health insurance. Kinderbliss™ is hiring an extremely personable, energetic, "can-do", dedicated, team player who lives in Henderson or Las Vegas, Nevada, or is willing to relocate for full-time employment.Since this is a start-up, applicants must be capable and prepared to enthusiastically be involved in all aspects of the business. DESCRIPTION:The Kinderbliss Senior Buyer is responsible for creating an exciting and timely product assortment that meets and exceeds the sales volume and profit for their departments.  This candidate will need to deliver the sales and profit plan for assigned classes through the precise execution of a well-conceived merchandise strategy. They intuitively respond to customer feedback, market trends and develop action plans that drive category specific growth and increased profitability.This person is also directly responsible for the career development of their own team of assistant buyers.  The Buyer reports directly to the CEO.RESPONSIBILITIES:Merchandising• Oversee and drive the development of a compelling assortment in children’s apparel, children’s gear, maternity, bath,  furniture and feeding based on strategies that meet/exceed  sales volume and profits.• Research and develop trend forecast seasonally based on color, textiles, body shapes and themes.• Expand product line to target markets as indicated by ongoing analysis of sales and trends.• Search out and test emerging trends for viability in our market.• Ensure key fashion trends are well represented in the assortment.• Shop all necessary markets.• Manage inventory and merchandise flow.• Negotiate pricing and terms to insure mark up goals are achieved.• Present product selections and storylines for final approval.• Work with merchandising team on photo shoots to insure product is styled, accessorized and communicated as planned.Organization & Analysis• Oversee the buying team, in conjunction with a merchandising sales analyst to indicate new merchandising opportunities, margins, turnover, return on investment and otb.• Weekly - hold team meeting to address current state of inventory, best and worst sellers, markdown suggestions, reorder opportunities and weekly team goals.• Monthly - meet with retail merchandising analyst to determine buying opportunities and otb, report monthly the figures to retail merchandising analyst for meetings.• Manage buying team on all aspects of sample management  from request, to photo shoot, to product information, to return of samples.Product Information• Work with copywriter and merchandiser to develop creative, informational story lines and product copy.• Drive and understand the private label process for product development.• Contribute to continuous improvement in efficiencies, execution, brand/product positioning, timing and overall quality.Communication• Be able to own and articulate a clear vision; as well as lead  and inspire with integrity• Develop sound and enjoyable working relationships with colleagues and the vendor community• Mediate for design and production• Partner with vendors and design to stay current on fashion  trends• Work with marketing manager and visual team for all channels  to communicate concepts and trend information to stores – new set ups, new vendors, new looks, new itemsCreative Development• Shop competition and inspirational stores• Read all pertinent trade and consumer publications• Challenge the buying team to interpret seasonal trends for all channelsREQUIREMENTS• Experience buying for children’s (infant, toddler, layette, maternity, apparel; accessories; and/or children’s gear)• True entrepreneurial risk mentality• Strong communication skills• Creativity in problem solving• Strong training and leadership abilities

Job Title: Regional Associate Buyer - Lodge Company: DICK'S Sporting Goods Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description:   Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of August 2, 2009, the Company operated 412 Dick's Sporting Goods stores in 40 states primarily throughout the eastern half of the U.S. The Company also owns Golf Galaxy, a multi-channel golf specialty retailer, with 91 stores in 30 states, ecommerce websites and catalog operations.Department / Location: Merchandising / Corporate Office Reports To: BuyerDuties:·         Direct buying responsibilities for classification up to an entire department. This includes: Accountable for Sales, Gross Margin, and Turnover Product selection Assortment Planning Seasonal Planning Vendor Management Promotional Strategies ·         Develop merchandise assortments by category for designated regions.·         Work with visual merchandising to prepare and maintain regional merchandise floor plans for the regional store locations in their responsibility·         Increase sales and gross margin and inventory turn with in region of responsibility. Analyze, evaluate and adjust seasonal plans in conjunction with the Planning organization.·         Establish recommended regional ad quantities/orders in conjunction with the Allocations department·         Collaborate with the Market Solutions team to ensure the right product is advertised at the right time to maximize sales in each region·         Develop an acute understanding of each market within the designated region.  Travel frequently to define the specific merchandise requirements based on competitive opportunities and the timing of seasonal start and end dates for each region.    ·         Work with external vendors to develop assortments.  Utilize vendor knowledge and data. Successful Candidate Requirements:Strong business acumen Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Ability to travel Minimum Education:Must have 1-3 years as an experienced Assistant Buyer or equivalent. Experience:Bachelor's Degree