Buyer Jobs in New York

Job Title: Buyer - Bloomingdale's Outlets Stores, NYC Company: Bloomingdale's Location: New York, NY Description: Overview: As a Buyer you will maximize sales and profitability of a given area of business through the development and implementation of a strategy, analysis and appropriate reaction to sales trend. Overall, supports company sales, gross margin, and turnover objectives. Reports to Divisional Merchandise Manager - Outlets. Key Accountabilities: * Train, motivate and develop team to ensure effective performance and growth through consistent on-the-job training. * Establish department direction and priorities, and communicate effectively to merchant team. * Communicates effectively with BDS buyers to promote success of outlet organization. * Develop and execute seasonal merchandise plans and pricing strategies. * Complete accurate forecasts evaluating financial components based on current trend, and knowledge of future events, which will impact the business. * Develop assortment plans, which support the departmental goals and key item focus. * Profile target customer to ensure customer satisfaction. * Partner with the planner on the development of locational assortment plans. * Manage vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives * Communicate with BDS for direction and recommendations to maximize division performance. * Determine marketing plans and promotional calendar. * Reconcile marketing plans with assortment and financial plans. * Develop visual presentation guidelines for the stores to support seasonal strategies. * Maintain collaborative partnerships and negotiate effectively with vendors and internal colleagues. Skills Required: * Minimum of 2 years prior buying experience in a department store or specialty store environment. * Outlet stores experience preferred. * Experience with planning, forecasting and allocation. * Strong analytical and PC skills. * Strong negotiation skills. * Sense of urgency. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to develop, plan and execute strategies. * Effectively deal with all levels of management. Bloomingdale's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. PLEASE APPLY USING THIS BUTTON ONLY

Job Title: Buyer Missy Woven Tops Company: Dress Barn Location: Suffern, NY Description: As a successful specialty apparel retailer, at dressbarn we know talented people are our greatest asset.  Because of our strong orientation, we encourage a healthy balance of work and life, which means more time spent with the people who mean the most to you.  In return for your talent and hard work we also offer career expansion with excellent benefits, competitive compensation package and generous merchandise discount.  Our Store Support Center is located outside of NYC and is easily accessible from northern NJ, southern CT and NY. Our Buyer of Missy Woven Tops is responsible for the development and execution of a strategy for assortment, vendor management and pricing and marketing in order to maximize sales and profitability.  Departmental Responsibilities:Set and develop the overall strategy and merchandise direction for the specific category of business. Develop assortment plans which support the department goals and key item focus. Regularly identify and shop dressbarn along with the competition to utilize knowledge and enhance department selection. Understand the target customer to ensure customer satisfaction and utilize information to develop local assortment plans. Seek direction and recommendations from the team to maximize division performance and contribute during color, floor-set meetings and best seller meetings. Work collaboratively with the team to achieve department goals, ensure effective performance and consistent on-the-job training.Line Responsibilities:Complete accurate forecasts for the Merchandise Plan, Sales Plan, Stock Turn and Inventory. Complete accurate forecasts evaluating financial components based on current trends and knowledge of future events which will impact the business. Select and purchase assortments based on current trends, repeat styles, strengths of styles/classes within the assortment. Work with distribution and field management to ensure proper regional buying of merchandise to maximize sales and profitability. Negotiate all terms with vendors while building and maintaining a strong relationship. Ensure product development with vendors.Skills/ExperienceCandidates must have a minimum of 3 years experience.  Prior buying experience in a specialty store environment and/or Junior buying experience is preferred but not required.For this position the ideal Candidate will have the ability to develop, plan and execute strategies with proven results and have a successful track record for achieving financial objectives.  Driving sales and margin, recognizing and maximizing business opportunities and understanding the fashion business is essential.We seek individuals with a keen fashion sense, strong written and verbal communication, analytical skills and a positive attitude! Proficient in Microsoft Office is required.This list of position responsibilities herein is not intended to be all-inclusive and may include additional responsibilities as required and assigned.  It may become necessary to modify/change these position responsibilities from time to time. EOEwww.dressbarn.com

Job Title: Buyer MissyWoven Tops Company: Dress Barn Location: Suffern, NY Description: As a successful specialty apparel retailer, at dressbarn we know talented people are our greatest asset. Because of our strong orientation, we encourage a healthy balance of work and life, which means more time spent with the people who mean the most to you. In return for your talent and hard work we also offer career expansion with excellent benefits, competitive compensation package and generous merchandise discount. Our Store Support Center is located outside of NYC and is easily accessible from northern NJ, southern CT and NY. Our Buyer of Missy Woven Tops is responsible for the development and execution of a strategy for assortment, vendor management and pricing and marketing in order to maximize sales and profitability. Departmental Responsibilities: Set and develop the overall strategy and merchandise direction for the specific category of business. Develop assortment plans which support the department goals and key item focus. Regularly identify and shop dressbarn along with the competition to utilize knowledge and enhance department selection. Understand the target customer to ensure customer satisfaction and utilize information to develop local assortment plans. Seek direction and recommendations from the team to maximize division performance and contribute during color, floor-set meetings and best seller meetings. Work collaboratively with the team to achieve department goals, ensure effective performance and consistent on-the-job training. Line Responsibilities: Complete accurate forecasts for the Merchandise Plan, Sales Plan, Stock Turn and Inventory. Complete accurate forecasts evaluating financial components based on current trends and knowledge of future events which will impact the business. Select and purchase assortments based on current trends, repeat styles, strengths of styles/classes within the assortment. Work with distribution and field management to ensure proper regional buying of merchandise to maximize sales and profitability. Negotiate all terms with vendors while building and maintaining a strong relationship. Ensure product development with vendors. Skills/Experience Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years experience. Prior buying experience in a specialty store environment and/or Junior buying experience is preferred but not required. For this position the ideal Candidate will have the ability to develop, plan and execute strategies with proven results and have a successful track record for achieving financial objectives. Driving sales and margin, recognizing and maximizing business opportunities and understanding the fashion business is essential. We seek individuals with a keen fashion sense, strong written and verbal communication, analytical skills and a positive attitude! Proficient in Microsoft Office is required. This list of position responsibilities herein is not intended to be all-inclusive and may include additional responsibilities as required and assigned. It may become necessary to modify/change these position responsibilities from time to time. EOEwww.dressbarn.com

Job Title: Buyer, Contemporary Company: Saks Location: New York, NY Description: Merchandising – 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 call center visits as feasible. Supplies information and assists in product training at the call center.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.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.

Job Title: Assistant Buyer - Fragrances 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:Merchandising - Assists in vendor selection and in developing and maintaining strong vendor partnerships. Assists in monitoring industry trends and in evaluating competition, and attends major markets as feasible and necessary. Provides information for the development of the merchandise strategy, and assists in product selection and product and key item development as directed. Assists in conducting line reviews / style outs for management and staff. Assists in setting up new items in the item database. Ensures the dissemination of product knowledge to store associates. Executes the Best / Worst Seller Review. Develops sales unit performance reports. Aids in the preparation of the Merchandise Hindsight. Ensures merchandise samples are maintained accordingly. Purchasing, Allocation, and Replenishment - Assists in analyzing class performance, planned class penetration, and average retail by class. Assists in managing the timely placement and maintenance of purchase orders. Assists in providing analysis to support micro-merchandising strategies. Participates in weekly allocation strategy sessions. Assists in merchandise transfer initiation. Executes returns to vendors as negotiated and necessary. Assists in providing feedback for space strategies (fixture /square footage). Ensures the resolution of data integrity (on hand) issues. Provides information for identification of distribution and vendor logistics opportunities. Aid in providing systems (STARS Planning / OTB) expertise for other users. Provides information for coordinating systems (STARS planning/OTB) enhancements requests. Open-to-Buy Monitoring -Assists in the development and maintenance of the PO checkbook. Assists in the bi-monthly forecasting of sales and inventories through the OTB review process. Executes the markdown projection process and provides information for the projection and negotiation of vendor allowance. Supports the development and execution of aged inventory exit strategies. Monitors vendor to store receipt flows, and actual to planned receipts. Manages the purchase journal review process. Assists in providing information for the monitoring of inventory productivity, and the analysis of vendor profitability. Monitors and evaluates the vendor received not ordered compliance report.Pricing and Promotion -Assists in establishing pricing strategy. Provides data and analysis for price changes, and assists in entering prices changes on line in a timely manner. Assists in planning and approving all advertising and promotions. Assists in providing information for the timely response to store visit notes. Provides feedback for ad in stock on promotional items, and ensures the communication of in-stock issues to stores. Provides analysis and monitors style advertising effectiveness. Manages product ticketing and in-store signage. Facilitates the issuance of store presentation guidance. Furnishes information to Price Management with regard to store communications on pricing issues.Financial Planning - Provides information for the preliminary development of the vendor / store matrix. Provides information for the flow of the departmental topside plans by month. Assists in providing analysis for and participates in the Business Review.Advertising

Job Title: Buyer- Jewelry Company: The TJX Companies, Inc. Location: New York, NY Description: Buyer- Jewelry Buyer 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, brand name goods. 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 fast turning jewelry/accessories category for a large, multi-unit retail organization. Must have a proven history of succesfully driving sales results. 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. Creative, 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- Beauty Company: The TJX Companies, Inc. Location: New York, NY Description: Buyer- Beauty Buyer 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, brand name goods. 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 Beauty, Cosmetics, and/or Skin Care Category. Must have a proven history of succesfully driving sales results. 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. Creative, 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 - 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: Assistant Buyer, Swim 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:Merchandising - Assists in vendor selection and in developing and maintaining strong vendor partnerships. Assists in monitoring industry trends and in evaluating competition, and attends major markets as feasible and necessary. Provides information for the development of the merchandise strategy, and assists in product selection and product and key item development as directed. Assists in conducting line reviews / style outs for management and staff. Assists in setting up new items in the item database. Ensures the dissemination of product knowledge to store associates. Executes the Best / Worst Seller Review. Develops sales unit performance reports. Aids in the preparation of the Merchandise Hindsight. Ensures merchandise samples are maintained accordingly. Purchasing, Allocation, and Replenishment - Assists in analyzing class performance, planned class penetration, and average retail by class. Assists in managing the timely placement and maintenance of purchase orders. Assists in providing analysis to support micro-merchandising strategies. Participates in weekly allocation strategy sessions. Assists in merchandise transfer initiation. Executes returns to vendors as negotiated and necessary. Assists in providing feedback for space strategies (fixture /square footage). Ensures the resolution of data integrity (on hand) issues. Provides information for identification of distribution and vendor logistics opportunities. Aid in providing systems (STARS Planning / OTB) expertise for other users. Provides information for coordinating systems (STARS planning/OTB) enhancements requests. Open-to-Buy Monitoring -Assists in the development and maintenance of the PO checkbook. Assists in the bi-monthly forecasting of sales and inventories through the OTB review process. Executes the markdown projection process and provides information for the projection and negotiation of vendor allowance. Supports the development and execution of aged inventory exit strategies. Monitors vendor to store receipt flows, and actual to planned receipts. Manages the purchase journal review process. Assists in providing information for the monitoring of inventory productivity, and the analysis of vendor profitability. Monitors and evaluates the vendor received not ordered compliance report.Pricing and Promotion -Assists in establishing pricing strategy. Provides data and analysis for price changes, and assists in entering prices changes on line in a timely manner. Assists in planning and approving all advertising and promotions. Assists in providing information for the timely response to store visit notes. Provides feedback for ad in stock on promotional items, and ensures the communication of in-stock issues to stores. Provides analysis and monitors style advertising effectiveness. Manages product ticketing and in-store signage. Facilitates the issuance of store presentation guidance. Furnishes information to Price Management with regard to store communications on pricing issues.Financial Planning - Provides information for the preliminary development of the vendor / store matrix. Provides information for the flow of the departmental topside plans by month. Assists in providing analysis for and participates in the Business Review.People Development - Participates in training and development. Helps to develop and support a team environment, and participates in the team's activities. Participates in fostering job satisfaction and positive morale.

Job Title: Merchandise Buyer, Hard Goods Company: Madison Square Garden Location: New York, NY Description: The Merchandise Buyer, Hardgoods will support the Director Merchandise in the development of product strategy for the Hard Goods areas. This individual will assist in the negotiation of cost, selection of product and determination of quantities ordered. This individual will monitor and manage inventory levels and profit margins based on established goals. Specific categories will be assigned to the buyer to manage independently. Buyer will be aware of timely trends in the marketplace via tradeshows, trade publication and competitive shopping to develop new exclusive products via domestic and international sources. The buyer will analyze product selling trends in all MSG venues and maximize sales revenue via in stock position, improved stocks based on larger buys and seek related products in the category to capitalize on the trend. The buyer will communicate and take action on a regular basis with all MSG divisions to support merchandise objectives. Additionally, the buyer will work with the Director Retail to develop floor plans for all MSG retail locations and to ensure that the stores are adequately stocked with appropriate merchandise. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 – 6 years experience in traditional retail buying. Experience within gift, apparel, and/or accessories is a plus. Experience with product development, ideally in overseas, direct sourcing is preferred. Candidates interested in sports and entertainment preferred. Candidate must possess strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, unpredictable environment. Financially oriented; must have advanced knowledge of all retail math/language and strong negotiation skills to achieve costs needed to ensure profit margins are met. Proficiency on Excel required.To apply for this position, please visit https://thegarden.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req =2010-382