Buyer Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: CONTROL BUYER Company: The J. Jill Group Location: Quincy, MA Description: Overview:¦ Responsible for all planning, purchasing, forecasting & management of inventory for web, catalog and intranet channels. ¦ Purchases inventory to maximize fulfillment (both initial and final), minimize overstocks and meet customer satisfaction and company goals.¦ Strategic partner with Merchant team in assortment development and placement of product.                                                                                            ¦ Requires a high degree of analytical and technical skill as well as an objective insight and keen ability to evaluate products.¦ Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchants, Direct Messaging, Sourcing, Web Production, Creative; Tilton Distribution center groups.Responsibilities:¦ Identify, target and develop assortment opportunities with the Merchant team.¦ Meet top level financial plans from "bottoms up" department planning for all channels. Create plans at color and size levels. Determine planned return rates for these items. Enter all plans and necessary supporting metrics into planning system.¦ Iteratively plan and forecast performance at all stages of the product lifecycle. Utilize Open to Buy and key metrics to drive departmental performance to meet financial goals.¦ Create promotional plans. Coordinate with Retail planning team to develop pricing strategy to drive sales volume and maximize GM.¦ Partner with Merchant and Direct teams to ensure product placement maximizes demand and takes into account product lifecycle strategy.¦ Purchase (initial & reorder) inventory for Web, Catalog & Intranet channels.¦ Issue and maintain purchase orders. Review and track future on order on a weekly basis and be able to strategically react to delivery and/or quality issues as well as chase opportunities.¦ Coordinate with Sourcing and Vendors to optimize fulfillment.¦ Identify overstocked inventory to be liquidated.  Coordinate with Off-Price Manager and Retail Planning to ascertain best use of company inventory.¦ Perform ongoing and ad-hoc analysis to supplement planning and decision making. Prepare and communicate analysis identifying strengths and weaknesses within the business.  Develop recommendations to capitalize on opportunities or to mitigate risk.¦ Meet frequently with supervisor to discuss and strategize inventory position; provide current and future view of fulfillment and inventory volatility.¦ Evaluate performance and provide guidance to Web production team regarding item placements to maximize inventory productivity & increase demand.¦ Coordinate with Catalog production teams to ensure color & item placements to meet support projected demand needs.¦ Perform all weekly maintenance and updating functions necessary to ensure fulfillment and customer satisfaction.¦ Partner with Retail Planning teams to ensure sales and inventory goals of the company are met.¦ Work with Creative department to approve copy for item color, size, price.  Ensure colors in flats, swatches,etc are present and correct.Qualifications:¦ 5 years of web, catalog or retail inventory planning experience.¦ College degree required.¦ Strong time management, organizational and problem solving skills critical for success.¦ Must be able working in a dynamic and fast paced environment. ¦ Must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.¦ Must be highly proficient in Excel.  ¦ Strong computer skills needed.

Job Title: Sr. Buyer Company: Yankee Candle Company Location: South Deerfield, MA Description: Sr. Buyer     Job Summary: The Sr. Buyer is responsible for placing orders to meet sales, forecasting sales, and making inventory projections. The successful candidate will be responsible for vendor sourcing and negotiations with new and existing vendors, who must meet quality, target costs, trend goals, in store dates, and be able to adhere to the YCC Vendor Compliance Requirements. This person is the eyes and ears of our customer.  They must have a keen knowledge of the customers' needs and desires as it relates to our business and where the customer is heading in the future, with the YCC Retail Store as their customer. This individual must be a leader in product ideas including the overall seasonal assortment. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail oriented worker who will lead exclusive and custom product development, assist others, and be a role model for other Buyers.  Specifically:   Utilize existing and new business intelligence tools to plan and grow business.  Communicate with brand, operations, planning, allocation, stores, marketing and visual teams. Be prepared to provide overall theme direction, and merchandise assortment details to team and field via Merchandise Assortment Database.  Create Purchase Order worksheets for new products based on reorders, sales trends and inventory.  Project orders up to 12 months in advance and trends 24 months in advance. Review prepared sales and inventory reports.  Provide detailed analysis of business to lead future plans and initiatives.  Present regular business reviews, and provide relevant ad-hoc analysis. Complete understanding of the retail world / competition, and category and product trends.   Scope: Responsible for the purchasing of saleable goods within company policy and department guidelines, including quality, quantity, time, and price.  Responsible for inventory, sales, margin, and discount of assigned product categories.    Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. 5 - 7 years Senior Buying or closely related experience including product development, sourcing, and planning experience. (branded product preferred) Proven detail orientation and solid communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills. Must be a team builder with a bias for action who has proven experience building and leading a cross functional team to achieve the goals for a specific category.  Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new tools quickly.  Should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and business intelligence software.  Previous Retail system(s) experience necessary.  High level of flexibility, with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. The ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality.   Salary Structure: M1   Please apply online at www.yankeecandle.com under the career section.   Notice: This position is subject to a criminal background check and potentially and an education verification as part of the application process.  At the time of interview, internal and external applicants will be required to sign a release authorizing the company to conduct criminal background check and/or education verification. This position offers a very competitive salary & excellent benefits package.      The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.  EOE/M/F/D/V   Company Overview:                         The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is the nation’s leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, in the growing giftware industry with sales of $713.7 million dollars in fiscal year 2008. Employing approximately 5,500 people, Yankee Candle (Headquartered in South Deerfield, Massachusetts) has a 40 year history of offering distinctive products and marketing them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts. Having earned a reputation for superior, long-lasting fragrance quality, Yankee Candle is America’s trusted choice for fragrance.   The Company sells its products through a North American wholesale customer network of approximately 19,689 store locations, a growing base of Company owned and operated retail stores (498 Yankee Candle Stores located in 43 states as of November 27, 2009), direct mail catalogs, its Internet website (www.yankeecandle.com), and to a European wholesale customer network of approximately 2,994 store locations and distributors covering approximately 23 countries (via a distribution center located in Bristol, England).   A key contributor to our success has been our vertically integrated business model, which enables us to control most every aspect of our business, from product development to manufacturing to distribution to marketing and sales. This structure allows us to consistently provide high quality and innovative products, deliver them in a timely and efficient manner to customers all over the world and provide excellent customer service. The power of the Yankee Candle® brand and our dedicated and talented employee base truly set us apart from our competitors.   Our one-of-a-kind Flagship Store in South Deerfield, MA is the world’s largest candle and Christmas store, containing approximately 90,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space, and has been ranked as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Massachusetts.   Division/Department : The Yankee Candle Company, Inc % of Travel Required : None

Job Title: Buyer-Jewelry Company: BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. Location: Natick, MA Description: Responsibilities: Responsible for assortment planning, selection and procurement of Jewelry and additional departmental items by reviewing vendor products, performing cost analysis, competitive retail strategy and conducting vendor negotiations.  Develop merchandising strategies that will successfully deliver specific category goals by staying current on customer purchasing and product movement trends.  Continually identify industry and competitive trends and execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales and margin growth.  Effectively develop and manage positive vendor and internal relationships.  Performs additional responsibilities as assigned. Requirements: A minimum of five years of fashion jewelry buying experience is required.  Knowledge of leading market trends and demonstrated success adapting to changing business needs are essential, as well as having experience working in a multi-unit environment with a variety of markets and geographic locations.  Strong attention to detail along with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills are required.  Must have prior experience budgeting, planning and managing related financials, as well as developing and executing a business plan.  Strategic thought leadership, cross functional team collaboration and influencing skills needed.  Excellent decision making skills with the ability to communicate with all levels required.  Must be able to exhibit a strong sense of urgency.  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience is preferred.  Regular travel is required.

Job Title: Buyer-Decorative Home and Giftware Company: The TJX Companies, Inc. Location: Framingham, MA Description: Buyer of Decorative Home and GiftwareBuyer of decorative home fashion merchandise for the HomeGoods division of TJX Companies, located in the Massachusetts area.Travel domestically and internationally in order to opportunistically purchase highly fashionable, quality, branded goods that represent an incredible value to our customers. Develop private label programs with the aid of the Product Development Team.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, the Merchandise Manager, and the General Merchandise Manager 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 five years+ retail Buying experience for a major retailer in Decorative Home Fashion and Giftware.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.Must have a keen sense of home fashion trends.Must be able to travel domestically and internationally. 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: Merchandise Buyer Company: adidas Group Location: Canton, MA Description: Merchandise BuyerReq Number: US -3762RBK10Location US - MA - Canton Job Type Full-timeEducation Required Bachelor Degree Brand RockportTravel Extent No Travel Department RetailThe Buyer role will manage the merchandising end of the full price mono brand retail business to achieve net sales and gross margin targets.  The constantly changing and evolving retail market will require this role to effectively plan the business but also adapt to changes in season and accurately forecast and actively manage the business.   Execute buying and merchandizing for US retail* Buy product for Rockport full price retail stores and manage the merchandise within the season, optimizing sell through.* Utilize Open To Buy tools to accurately plan and manage business* Build foundation for store profiling according to geography and category selling* Under the leadership of the Sr. Manager of Global Retail Merchandising, manage the product flow end to end, including the interface with the Rockport outlets and the Rockport outlet merchandizing and inventory management team* Contribute to executing tactical needs in SAP such as promotional input, contract input and management, and weekly reporting* Develop and utilize reporting tools to analyze businessManage expansion of full price retail stores* Support new store product setups with allocation analyst* Work with Account Services and DC to manage product delivery timelines* Support new store opening marketing needs* Track new store sales and benchmark results versus existing stores; develop profiles and optimize assortment offering to maximize sales and margin.Contribute to the development of the retail marketing plan* Work with all stakeholders to support seasonal brand initiatives while ensuring US specific needs are met* Manage seasonal budget to support in season energy drivers and required visual needs as well as necessary promotional needs* Contribute to implementation of visual merchandising guidelines Contribute to the development of the yearly/seasonal full price retail business plan and budget* Utilize planning and forecasting tools to manage store by store P & L targets* Support creation of seasonality tools to accurately forecast annualized sales based on sales volumes in specific geographiesMinimum Required:* Bachelor's degree or equivalent* At least 5 years of progressive experience in retail merchandising* Excellent Windows / Microsoft Office skills* Fluency in business English* Strong analytical skills* Previous experience in the fashion, footwear, or apparel industries

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 Company: The TJX Companies, Inc. Location: Framingham, MA Description: Off-Price Buyer Buy merchandise for assigned department for one of the divisions at TJX. Travel domestically and internationally in order to opportunistically purchase highly fashionable, quality, branded goods that represent an incredible value to our customers. 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, the Merchandise Manager, and the General Merchandise Manager 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. Current Buyers only please. Must have a minimum of five years experience of buying Fashion/trend right merchandise for an off-price retailer. 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 for taking measurable risks. Ability to recognize fashion and trend and how it translates to your customer.Must have strong analytical, financial, strategic and planning skills. Strong team playing, clear communication, and relationship building skills are very important in order to be successful in our business. 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: Assistant Buyer Company: Work N Gear Location: Weymouth, MA Description:  Position Summary:We are looking for a person with a passion for fashion and retail.  A self motivated, team player who wants to learn this niche business and understand the ever changing needs of today’s healthcare worker, primarily the nurse.  This is the fastest growing retail business out there today and we need someone to help us take it to the next level. Job Requirements: ¨        Assist Buyer in assortment planning by utilizing current store rankings to maximize sales and profits¨        Work with Buyer to execute strategic financial plans.¨        Identify trends within the department and make recommendations to help reach and exceed sales and margin plans¨        Participate and assist Buyer in local vendor meetings to gain an understanding of this niche market and current market trends.¨        Manages PO process from sku set up to PO completion and entry.¨        Manages on-order to ensure delivery of merchandise.  Provides updates and makes recommendations to Buyer.¨        Coordinate any advertising needs per Buyer.¨        Communication with vendors, stores and Distribution Center.¨        Visit stores and local competition.¨        Other duties as assigned may include some clerical. Qualifications: ¨        Strong working knowledge of Buying functions: merchandise selection, negotiation, pricing, planning, open to buy and marketing¨        Minimum Associates Degree¨        3-6 years experience with a retailer as an Assistant, Associate Buyer or Buyer.¨        Highly organized with excellent communication skills¨        Must work well as a team player¨        Ability to multitask and prioritize workload¨        Strong math skills and ability to analyze¨        MS Word, Excel and Outlook experience Please submit resume along with salary requirements to Register to View

Job Title: Assistant Buyer Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Please reply with posting title in the Subject. Popular Online Retailer is seeking an Assistant Buyer for the women's department. We are the leading streetwear fashion website in the world. With over 2.5 million unique visitors per month and over 100 brands. Applicants must have prior experience in fashion, but more importantly an extensive knowledge of our specific niche in the market. The ideal candidate will have experience from a women?s retailer, be a proven self-starter who has a fashion-forward eye for trends, as well as a business mind for the inner-workings of the changing fashion world. A passion for street wear as wells as the contemporary market and a ?can do? approach are musts. The assistant buyer will collaborate with various vendors to create the product selection that sets us apart from all competition. The buying team will develop business strategies that drive sales through the assortment of products selected, pricing, and promotion. - Must have technical and practical knowledge of the buying process - Assist in negotiating buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery terms, and markdown $) - Create the Purchase Order (PO) for each buy - Assist in weekly re-orders by contacting vendors and being able to properly fulfill what is needed to maintain a proper week supply of goods - Keep abreast of industry trends and new product ideas - Attend to brand needs with reports as needed - 1-3 years? buying experience - Self-starter, ambitious in nature - Strong understanding of merchandising financials, retail math and the ability to manage profitability - Knowledge of Open-to-Buy process - Strong product skills, personal passion for fashion - Must be able to handle fast paced business - Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned The job will consist of a wide range of assistant duties including purchasing product from brands, managing inventory, attending tradeshows and much more. The job is based in Boston, MA. Salary is negotiable. To apply please send the following... - Please reply with posting title in the Subject. "Assistant Buyer" - Cover Letter: Within this cover letter please state why you feel you are right for the job, your 3 top brands you wear, 3 top brands you love, your 3 top online retailers and why. - Resume Thank you!

Job Title: Buyer-Decorative Home and Giftware Job Company: TJX Location: Framingham, MA Description: Buyer-Decorative Home and Giftware Job Job Code 08-1762Title Buyer-Decorative Home and GiftwareCity FraminghamState MAWhy 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 of Decorative Home and Giftware* Buyer of decorative home fashion merchandise for the HomeGoods division of TJX Companies, located in the Massachusetts area.* Travel domestically and internationally in order to opportunistically purchase highly fashionable, quality, branded goods that represent an incredible value to our customers.* Develop private label programs with the aid of the Product Development Team.* 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, the Merchandise Manager, and the General Merchandise Manager 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 five years+ retail Buying experience for a major retailer in Decorative Home Fashion and Giftware.* 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.* Must have a keen sense of home fashion trends.* Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.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