About this role
Achieves gross margin, sales and total inventory turn objectives for inventoryNegotiate costs and terms of business with vendorsNegotiate vendor support (co-op)Oversee and manage all vendor activities which often may include travelSelects and purchases merchandise including type, quality, source, timing, delivery, mix and promotion for assigned merchandise categoryCreates and implements plans to maximize gross profit by coordinating sales, gross margin, and inventory turnoverRecommends and directs the development and implementation of category merchandise strategy and tactical plansCoordinates with the Marketing team to maximize merchandising opportunitiesDevelops and communicates effective merchandising programs at store levelParticipates in evaluating new business opportunities consistent with short and long-term business strategiesMonitors market pricesForecasts top selling itemsIn partnership with the Sales and Product Quality teams, ensures merchandising standards are executedCollaborates with the following functional partners to achieve business and organization objective:Distribution and TransportationSales/MarketingOperationsAccountingCompletes all other responsibilities as assigned
B.S Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, or Business preferredA minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Buyer or Associate Buyer in the Consumer Electronics industry is requiredStrong negotiation skills needed; a proven track record of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors is a plusMultilingual is a plusStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical and math skillsMust be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work with speed and accuracyMust be a detail oriented team playerKnowledge of purchasing and forecasting systems requiredProficiency in MS Excel required
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