Buyer Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Assistant Buyer - Portable Power Tools Company: Sears Holdings Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Description: Assists Buyers and Associate Buyers in achieving sales, gross margin, inventory, and turnover goals for assigned categories of merchandise while learning the long-range business strategy within area of responsibility.CountryUnited StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience RequirementsMaintains responsibility for execution of daily administrative operations. Includes completion of departmental paperwork, utilization of merchandising-related systems to enter required item/order detail and markdowns. Reacts to necessary issues as requested.2. Generates analyses and reports for review with Buyer and Merchandise Planner to assist in planning future strategy.3. Obtains advertised merchandise samples and tags, and recommends best presentation of merchandise for advertising rotos. Proofs advertisements with Buyer.4. Creates investment worksheets with Merchandise Planner in conjunction with promotional plans.5. Ensures coordination with Merchandise Planner of newly created or revised planogram inventory and discontinued planogram merchandise.6. Identifies problems within assigned areas of responsibility. Informs Buyer of situation and plan for resolution. Executes solutions as appropriate.7. Visits stores to spend time with store personnel and customers. Visits competition to learn and research product, pricing, and merchandise presentation strategies. Develops awareness of products to keep current on new products, lines, categories, new technologies, and new concepts in retailing.8. Communicates with vendors regarding delivery of shipments, stores regarding product knowledge and trends, and Merchandisers and Merchandise Planners regarding business issues.9. Communicates with individual stores contacting Sears Holdings Corp. for assistance.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent. 2. Basic knowledge of merchandising and merchandise planning processes and systems.3. Strong administrative, organization, and prioritization skills to handle daily operations.4. Strong orientation toward detail.5. Good listening, interpersonal and communication skills.7. Good mainframe and personal computer skills.8. Ability to work well with others as a team player.9. Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to contribute to improved business results.Requisition ID75746BRPreferred Minimum EducationBachelors Level DegreeYears Experience2 - 5 Years ExperienceTravel RequirementsOn Occasion (Less than 5%)

Job Title: Buyer- Consumer Electronics Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: Do you enjoy shopping? Work with a group of professional shoppers...Buyer position available!!! Title: Buyer Pay: Base+Commission Company Description: BuyHappier.com specializes in purchasing surplus, overstock, and out-dated merchandise from large-scale retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers. We focus in purchasing high-end consumer goods and electronics and reselling products on our e-commerce retail website- Buyhappier.com & Memorysuppliers.com. BuyHappier.com is a website that has 35-50 products at any given time with fantastic prices. All of our products are name brand and will be sold 75-85% of the retail price! BuyHappier.com is a blend between Woot.com and Overstock.com. Our other sister company, MemorySuppliers.com is one of the largest e-commerce websites that specializes in computer memory and accessories. MemorySuppliers.com is GSA approved- they can sell to any government agency, has everyone one of the fortune 1000 companies as repeat customers, in addition to thousands of universities (Harvard, MIT, Stanford, etc.). At Biz Liquidity, we focus on creating an environment that is enjoyable for all our employees...We truly believe that every individual deserves to grow professionally in addition to being rewarded for excellent work! Job Description: A fun, friendly, self-motivated and organized personality will land you this job. As a Buyer in this division, we need someone with the ability to multi-task and assist the executive staff with their initiatives. This position requires an individual to be aggressive, sales/goal oriented, organized, and have the work hard/play hard mindset. Requirements: ? MS Office- Intermediate experience with Excel and Word ? 2+ years in Sales Experience ? Buying Experience is a plus ? Creative Personality ? Excellent phone skills ? Someone who takes action and pride in what they do ? Ability to work 40+ hours per week (Full-Time) Please send all resumes to Register to View Hiring Organization: Register to View

Job Title: Assistant Buyer - General Books Company: Follett Higher Education Group Location: Oak Brook, IL Description: Assistant Buyer - General Books Follett Higher Education We help institutions, administrators, faculty and students achieve a shared goal: to fully realize the powerful benefits of higher education.. From a small community college to a large state university system, from the heartland to the inner city, from the East Coast to the West, across Canada and the United States, the needs and requirements of institutions of higher learning are as individual as the students they teach. We are the nation's largest operator of college bookstores, generating more than $2.0 billion in annual sales at more than 830 locations. We also are the industry's premier wholesale book distributor-a leader in helping students manage the increasing cost of a college education. Whether it's a brand-new sweatshirt with a college logo or a used calculus textbook, Follett has always been the place to go. And as more and more shoppers go online, Follett is there as well-efollett.com is now one of the largest online retailers on the Internet. Please visit our website to learn more at www.fheg.follett.com The Assistant Buyer assists the Buyer with all functions related to product selection, analysis, execution, and communication to support company merchandise strategy and goals. Specific Responsibilities: Category Management Support Prepares weekly sales reports for distribution to GM and Operations management teams Analyzes sales using reporting tools (MMS, RetailIDEAS) as needed for seasonal assortment reviews, vendor reviews, internal/external presentations, test programs, and additional reporting as necessary to support sales and merchandise strategy Works closely with Merchandise Control team to maintain style, SKU and pricing information in MMS Communicates vendor/product information to Planning and Allocation team including assortment plans, and lead times Assists in the development and planning of promotional materials and Promotions in Place (PIP) write-ups Executes purchase orders for test programs and seasonal programs Vendor Relationship Management Corresponds with prospective vendors on an ongoing basis and communicates status in review process Communicates with vendors continually regarding product, pricing, minimums, terms, shipping, and other vendor related concerns Maintains advertising co-op files, submits co-op claims, follows up on receipt of claims, etc Internal Communication Works with Buyers and Integrated Marketing on signage Works with Buyers and Visual Merchandising on product display and creates appropriate communication to stores Maintains and organizes vendor samples of approved assortment styles for current season and manages Home Office Sample Sale twice annually Bachelor's degree required Work experience in a retail bookstore or book publisher preferred Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel Intermediate to advanced experience using a Merchandise Management System (MMS) Must possess superior oral and written communication skills Strong analytical skills, including an understanding of retail math Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships with other departments Interest in and knowledge of books strongly desired Follett provides a competitive, comprehensive and cost-effective benefits program that includes: Three Medical Options (Health Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account, HMO) Two Dental Options (PPO, DMO) Vision Discount Program Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependant Care Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (dollar for dollar match up to 4%) Two Weeks Paid Vacation After One Year (one week in the first year after six months) Tuition Reimbursement for Manager Approved Career-Enhancing Courses 100% Matching of Qualified Charitable Donations Store Discounts on Books and Merchandise Eleven Paid Holidays (8 Observed Holidays, 3 Personal Days) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming individuals with diverse talents and backgrounds. Listen to the company overview podcast at Jobs in Pods. C Follett on YouTube. RESPOND HERE!Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2432501&boardid=847

Job Title: Buyer - Office - Electronics - Computers - Retail - Merchant - SOHO - Ecommerce - Video Game - PC Company: CyberCoders Location: Chicago, IL Description: Buyer - Office - Electronics - Computers - Retail - Merchant - SOHO - Ecommerce - Video Game - PC .body .body h4 .body .section tr.oddRow a, a:link, a:visited Buyer - Office - Electronics - Computers - Retail - Merchant - SOHO - Ecommerce - Video Game - PC near Chicago, IL This job is open as of 2/26/2010. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Buyer jobs! Are you an employer? Visit us for more info! Email this job to a friend - $1000 Location Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL Salary $80,000 - $110,000 Education Bachelor of Science Category Purchasing - Procurement Experience Required At least 2 Years Short Description Buyer - Office - Electronics - Computers - Retail - Merchant - SOHO - Ecommerce - Video Game - PC Required Skills Buyer, Merchant, buying, purchasing, procurement, category manager, product manager, vendor manager, DMM, Director of merchandising Recruiter Chuck Shirley Date Updated 2/26/2010 Skills Required Buyer, Merchant, buying, purchasing, procurement, category manager, product manager, vendor manager, DMM, Director of merchandising Job Description Buyer - Office - Electronics - Computers - Retail - Merchant - SOHO - Ecommerce - Video Game - PC*We will relocate you to Seattle, WA for this great opportunity*If you are a Buyer with Office and Electronics experience, please read on!What you need for this position:- Bachelors degree, MBA preferred- 3 + years experience in buying electronics for resale- Catalog and /or EcommerceWhat you'll be doing:- Full P&L management of your category of responsibility- Product / Vendor Selection, Price Negotiation, Gross Margin responsibility, etc.- Working with site content group to direct user experience for your productWhat's in it for you:- Competitive Salary, Benefits, Bonus, Stock- Relocation AssistanceSo, if you are a Buyer with Office and Electronics experience, please apply today!Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Are you a fit for this position? Please Click Here to Apply! (your information will be kept strictly confidential!) Not a fit for this position? Click Here to Search Other CyberCoders Jobs! Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, or you may also: Email your resume in Word to: Register to View **Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: CC HotJobAp : CS-ElecBuyer-WA -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.*** Chuck Shirley - Executive Recruiter - CyberCoders Other Jobs Buyer Jobsbuying Jobscategory manager JobsDirector of merchandising JobsDMM JobsMerchant Jobsprocurement Jobsproduct manager Jobspurchasing Jobsvendor manager Jobs

Job Title: Associate Buyer - Tools Storage, Garage Door Openers 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 ID75745BRPreferred Minimum EducationBachelors Level DegreeYears Experience5 - 10 Years ExperienceTravel RequirementsLimited (5-15%)

Job Title: Buyer - Automotive-Fluids 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. 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.CountryUnited StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience RequirementsExecutes 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 ID75812BRPreferred Minimum EducationBachelors Level DegreeYears Experience5 - 10 Years ExperienceTravel RequirementsModerate (15-30%)

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 - Electrical for Hardware, Company: Sears Holdings Location: Chicago, IL Description: Job Title Buyer - Electrical for Hardware, Tools & Paint BusinessBusiness 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. 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.Country United StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements Responsibilities. 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 ID 75741BRPreferred Minimum Education Bachelors Level DegreeYears Experience 5 - 10 Years ExperienceTravel Requirements Limited (5-15%)

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: Associate Buyer - Tractors in La Company: Sears Holdings Location: Chicago, IL Description: Job Title Associate Buyer - Tractors in Lawn & GardenBusiness CorporateState/City IL Hoffman EstatesJob 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.Country United StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements Responsibilities. 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 ID 77009BRPreferred Minimum Education Bachelors Level DegreeYears Experience 2 - 5 Years ExperienceTravel Requirements Limited (5-15%)