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ASICS America Corporation At ASICS, our Sound Mind, Sound Body philosophy is more than a tagline, it's our way of life. Over 75 years ago our founder, Kihachiro Onitsuka, saw that sport and movement had the power to lift spirits, project positivity, and propel people and whole communities forward.
ASICS provides a diverse and inclusive culture that enables learning, growth, and opportunity at all levels. Our robust employee benefits allow for real work-life balance and a strong sense of community. We empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.
A Brief Overview
Reporting to the Director, Omnichannel Buying & Merchandising, the Ecommerce Buyer is responsible for achieving the Direct to Consumer (DTC) sales, growth, margin, and inventory turn targets across ASICS.com & 3rd Party Marketplaces. This position will assist in the execution of strategic vision, with a progressive, customer centric approach, all while delivering on sales & profit objectives. This role requires the ability to leverage data, to identify opportunities & develop product assortment strategies. The Buyer will partner closely with the Buying Manager in all aspects of buying process for ASICS digital channels. They will deliver insights & data to drive future product assortments & seasonal plans, aligned with digital strategy & growth objectives. They will partner closely with cross functional partners in the direct-to-consumer team including buyers, assistant buyers, digital website teams, planning, allocation, merchandising, marketing, & analytics to strengthen the best-in-class product on all digital channels and combine knowledge of marketplace trends with sales data to help identify incremental business opportunities. A successful candidate will make "company first" decisions, develop self by participating in ongoing professional development & training. They will seek out innovative solutions to existing, product, customer and/or company challenges. Finally, they will communicate with candor & value open debate to ensure the best ideas come to life and lastly, drive strong communication and organizational relationships.
Leadership Responsibilities
This position does not have people leadership responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Build, create & manage digital merchandise assortments to align with the market & consumer trends. Manage digital business to achieve profitability and key KPIs. Constantly evaluate pricing and product inventory flow and deliveries across multiple sales channels to achieve sales, inventory, and margin targets. Closely partner with manager to proactively identify opportunities & execute price adjustments or website removals and challenge OTB metrics. Execute monthly seasonal forecasting and monthly purchase order plans for designated footwear category. Analyze business and sales trends utilizing existing and new selling reports and provide recommendations for business improvements and efficiencies. Support alignment between full price and outlet buyers, ecom buyers and DTC planners to ensure product segmentation and allocation between all direct to consumer channels. Partner with site merchandising, email marketing, and brand marketing to ensure successful product launches. Execute seasonal markdowns & promotions as needed based on sales trend at SKU level. Compile data and images as needed to develop seasonal strategies, hindsight business reviews, monthly and seasonal buy reviews and weekly sales recaps to share with cross functional teams. Work with logistics team to track purchase orders to ensure monthly/seasonal product launches. Check new launches on ASICs.com & Marketplaces and partner with site-merchandising and marketplace teams for best-in class customer shopping experience. Create purchase orders at size level to ensure adequate levels of inventory Analyze retail market/competition. Perform competitive market research and comp store visit hindsight presentations. Adheres to all company policies and procedures Embodies and demonstrates company ethics and values Abides by all federal, state and local laws
How You'll Be Successful
Ability to effectively motivate, engage and foster growth within direct reports. Ability to hold themselves and direct reports accountable to a high standard of performance and results. Digital/retail/Omnichannel buying and/or planning experience preferred. Strong analytical skills & a solid knowledge of KPIs & retail math Experience with systems similar to SAP, BI systems preferred. Strong Excel skills necessary Excellent communication and organization skills Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, able to work both independently and on a team. Ability to multitask, be flexible, and adaptable, in a frequently changing and fast paced environment. Knowledge & understanding of third-party marketplaces is a plus.
What You'll Need
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training required 0-2 years experience managing direct reports or equivalent training and experience 3-5 years years’ experience in merchandising, buying, or retail planning/allocation in corporate retail environment, including digital and/or Omnichannel retail required Excellent communication, organizational, and follow-up skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize work assigned, and meet deadlines Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel is necessary), Experience with SAP preferred
SALARY / PAY RANGE:
$77,400 - $86,000
Pay Transparency
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, ASICS America Corporation will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide pay or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary/pay range applies to the current job posting. Salary/pay offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
ASICS CCPA Pre-Collection Notice for Job Applications:
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with ASICS America Corporation, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at hrccpa@asics.com.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. ASICS America Corporation reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. ASICS America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Buyer, Ecommerce
role at
ASICS America Corporation Join to apply for the
Buyer, Ecommerce
role at
ASICS America Corporation At ASICS, our Sound Mind, Sound Body philosophy is more than a tagline, it's our way of life. Over 75 years ago our founder, Kihachiro Onitsuka, saw that sport and movement had the power to lift spirits, project positivity, and propel people and whole communities forward.
ASICS provides a diverse and inclusive culture that enables learning, growth, and opportunity at all levels. Our robust employee benefits allow for real work-life balance and a strong sense of community. We empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.
A Brief Overview
Reporting to the Director, Omnichannel Buying & Merchandising, the Ecommerce Buyer is responsible for achieving the Direct to Consumer (DTC) sales, growth, margin, and inventory turn targets across ASICS.com & 3rd Party Marketplaces. This position will assist in the execution of strategic vision, with a progressive, customer centric approach, all while delivering on sales & profit objectives. This role requires the ability to leverage data, to identify opportunities & develop product assortment strategies. The Buyer will partner closely with the Buying Manager in all aspects of buying process for ASICS digital channels. They will deliver insights & data to drive future product assortments & seasonal plans, aligned with digital strategy & growth objectives. They will partner closely with cross functional partners in the direct-to-consumer team including buyers, assistant buyers, digital website teams, planning, allocation, merchandising, marketing, & analytics to strengthen the best-in-class product on all digital channels and combine knowledge of marketplace trends with sales data to help identify incremental business opportunities. A successful candidate will make "company first" decisions, develop self by participating in ongoing professional development & training. They will seek out innovative solutions to existing, product, customer and/or company challenges. Finally, they will communicate with candor & value open debate to ensure the best ideas come to life and lastly, drive strong communication and organizational relationships.
Leadership Responsibilities
This position does not have people leadership responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Build, create & manage digital merchandise assortments to align with the market & consumer trends. Manage digital business to achieve profitability and key KPIs. Constantly evaluate pricing and product inventory flow and deliveries across multiple sales channels to achieve sales, inventory, and margin targets. Closely partner with manager to proactively identify opportunities & execute price adjustments or website removals and challenge OTB metrics. Execute monthly seasonal forecasting and monthly purchase order plans for designated footwear category. Analyze business and sales trends utilizing existing and new selling reports and provide recommendations for business improvements and efficiencies. Support alignment between full price and outlet buyers, ecom buyers and DTC planners to ensure product segmentation and allocation between all direct to consumer channels. Partner with site merchandising, email marketing, and brand marketing to ensure successful product launches. Execute seasonal markdowns & promotions as needed based on sales trend at SKU level. Compile data and images as needed to develop seasonal strategies, hindsight business reviews, monthly and seasonal buy reviews and weekly sales recaps to share with cross functional teams. Work with logistics team to track purchase orders to ensure monthly/seasonal product launches. Check new launches on ASICs.com & Marketplaces and partner with site-merchandising and marketplace teams for best-in class customer shopping experience. Create purchase orders at size level to ensure adequate levels of inventory Analyze retail market/competition. Perform competitive market research and comp store visit hindsight presentations. Adheres to all company policies and procedures Embodies and demonstrates company ethics and values Abides by all federal, state and local laws
How You'll Be Successful
Ability to effectively motivate, engage and foster growth within direct reports. Ability to hold themselves and direct reports accountable to a high standard of performance and results. Digital/retail/Omnichannel buying and/or planning experience preferred. Strong analytical skills & a solid knowledge of KPIs & retail math Experience with systems similar to SAP, BI systems preferred. Strong Excel skills necessary Excellent communication and organization skills Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, able to work both independently and on a team. Ability to multitask, be flexible, and adaptable, in a frequently changing and fast paced environment. Knowledge & understanding of third-party marketplaces is a plus.
What You'll Need
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training required 0-2 years experience managing direct reports or equivalent training and experience 3-5 years years’ experience in merchandising, buying, or retail planning/allocation in corporate retail environment, including digital and/or Omnichannel retail required Excellent communication, organizational, and follow-up skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize work assigned, and meet deadlines Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel is necessary), Experience with SAP preferred
SALARY / PAY RANGE:
$77,400 - $86,000
Pay Transparency
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, ASICS America Corporation will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide pay or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary/pay range applies to the current job posting. Salary/pay offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
ASICS CCPA Pre-Collection Notice for Job Applications:
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with ASICS America Corporation, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at hrccpa@asics.com.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. ASICS America Corporation reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. ASICS America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ASICS America Corporation by 2x Get notified about new Buyer jobs in
Boston, MA . Boston, MA $83,500.00-$92,500.00 4 days ago Middleton, MA $107,000.00-$132,000.00 2 weeks ago Middleton, MA $110,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Boston $90,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Wakefield, MA $63,000.00-$83,000.00 1 week ago Quincy, MA $108,000.00-$162,000.00 1 week ago Boston, MA $130,000.00-$140,000.00 2 days ago Boston, MA $80,000.00-$105,000.00 3 weeks ago Boston, MA $130,000.00-$150,000.00 4 hours ago Manager, Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement Operations
Marlborough, MA $96,500.00-$160,800.00 2 weeks ago Strategic Sourcing Manager – Transportation
Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager
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