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Associate Apparel Buyer
is responsible for assisting the buyer in managing all aspects of the category businesses in order to drive results that meet or exceed the planned financial and qualitative objectives established for the fiscal period. The Associate Buyer will support administrative needs of the business group. They’ll take data flow information and independently make recommendations on how to drive the business, take initiative to understand variance to plan and prior year, build partnerships that allow for open and timely communication and have confidence to speak in open forums to provide value added comments. Duties/Responsibilities: Purchase order management: Enter buys into the system with an understanding of how the product and deliveries affect the company’s overall goal. Reconcile and report receipts monthly and demonstrate financial responsibility for the success of the business. Manage Style Outs: Responsible for sample management for respective brands and coordinating pass offs to marketing, ecom, and visual merchandising teams. Create visual presentations of product information and color for use by VM, Marketing and Ecommerce teams. Merchandise Analysis: Analyze weekly and monthly sales, stock, and on-order with the goal of optimizing sales and minimizing markdowns. Identify key trends in the marketplace and react quickly in the business, whether product or store related. Drive sales and margins through vendor communication, internal design and product development. Merchandise Planning: Work closely with the Buyer and Planner revising plans to ensure that sales and margins are optimized by class. Ensure the buying direction is on target based on partnership with Buyer and analysis of the business (last year results, current trends, attribute selling, etc.). OTB (Open-To-Buy) Management: Manage financial elements of the business (OTB, IMU, MDs). Ensure receipt plan is tightly managed and orders are placed timely and receipts flow correctly throughout the month. E-Commerce: Assist in selecting new products for e-commerce division from retail’s assortment. Suggest category extensions / web exclusives to further growth. Provide vendor/style investments by quarter to promote product through web platforms. Vendor Relations: Develop effective relationships with key vendors. Participate in vendor appointments, product development and purchasing. Prepare for meetings and projects with Business Analysts. Manage vendor performance through negotiation and communication to maximize profitability and ensure optimal supply chain operations. Communication: Ensure that all communication with stores, vendors, ecommerce and warehouse is effective. Develop collaborative relationships with Planning, Visual Merchandising, Ecommerce, Buyers, Marketing and the Operational team. Gain understanding of all roles and responsibilities within the organization and be flexible in working with teams to achieve a common goal. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Understand DTLR target customer and ability to select appropriate product trends that appeal to the customer and meet expectations. Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) and ability to learn new computer systems quickly. Professional communication style (verbal and written) with strong presentation skills and excellent organizational skills, with a high sense of urgency. Ability to prioritize tasks to balance immediate and long-term needs of the business. Task-driven and proactive execution of tasks. Solid knowledge of business and excellent command of English to communicate with management, associates, and customers. Ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively. Maintain professionalism in all situations and execute directives with precision and consistency. Detail oriented with excellent time management and a strong sense of urgency. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED is a must. Requires a minimum of two (3-5) years of retail experience. Must be willing to travel via car, plane or train. An Associate Buyer should expect to spend 2 years gaining experience and mastering the required skills prior to being considered for promotion to the Buyer level. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit; frequently able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. General Information: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be exhaustive. DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #LI-DNI Compensation: Associate Apparel Buyer pay range: $55,000-$60,000 annually. This role will be eligible for the company 401K plan. Get notified about new Apparel Buyer jobs in Hanover, MD.
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is responsible for assisting the buyer in managing all aspects of the category businesses in order to drive results that meet or exceed the planned financial and qualitative objectives established for the fiscal period. The Associate Buyer will support administrative needs of the business group. They’ll take data flow information and independently make recommendations on how to drive the business, take initiative to understand variance to plan and prior year, build partnerships that allow for open and timely communication and have confidence to speak in open forums to provide value added comments. Duties/Responsibilities: Purchase order management: Enter buys into the system with an understanding of how the product and deliveries affect the company’s overall goal. Reconcile and report receipts monthly and demonstrate financial responsibility for the success of the business. Manage Style Outs: Responsible for sample management for respective brands and coordinating pass offs to marketing, ecom, and visual merchandising teams. Create visual presentations of product information and color for use by VM, Marketing and Ecommerce teams. Merchandise Analysis: Analyze weekly and monthly sales, stock, and on-order with the goal of optimizing sales and minimizing markdowns. Identify key trends in the marketplace and react quickly in the business, whether product or store related. Drive sales and margins through vendor communication, internal design and product development. Merchandise Planning: Work closely with the Buyer and Planner revising plans to ensure that sales and margins are optimized by class. Ensure the buying direction is on target based on partnership with Buyer and analysis of the business (last year results, current trends, attribute selling, etc.). OTB (Open-To-Buy) Management: Manage financial elements of the business (OTB, IMU, MDs). Ensure receipt plan is tightly managed and orders are placed timely and receipts flow correctly throughout the month. E-Commerce: Assist in selecting new products for e-commerce division from retail’s assortment. Suggest category extensions / web exclusives to further growth. Provide vendor/style investments by quarter to promote product through web platforms. Vendor Relations: Develop effective relationships with key vendors. Participate in vendor appointments, product development and purchasing. Prepare for meetings and projects with Business Analysts. Manage vendor performance through negotiation and communication to maximize profitability and ensure optimal supply chain operations. Communication: Ensure that all communication with stores, vendors, ecommerce and warehouse is effective. Develop collaborative relationships with Planning, Visual Merchandising, Ecommerce, Buyers, Marketing and the Operational team. Gain understanding of all roles and responsibilities within the organization and be flexible in working with teams to achieve a common goal. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Understand DTLR target customer and ability to select appropriate product trends that appeal to the customer and meet expectations. Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) and ability to learn new computer systems quickly. Professional communication style (verbal and written) with strong presentation skills and excellent organizational skills, with a high sense of urgency. Ability to prioritize tasks to balance immediate and long-term needs of the business. Task-driven and proactive execution of tasks. Solid knowledge of business and excellent command of English to communicate with management, associates, and customers. Ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively. Maintain professionalism in all situations and execute directives with precision and consistency. Detail oriented with excellent time management and a strong sense of urgency. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED is a must. Requires a minimum of two (3-5) years of retail experience. Must be willing to travel via car, plane or train. An Associate Buyer should expect to spend 2 years gaining experience and mastering the required skills prior to being considered for promotion to the Buyer level. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit; frequently able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. General Information: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be exhaustive. DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #LI-DNI Compensation: Associate Apparel Buyer pay range: $55,000-$60,000 annually. This role will be eligible for the company 401K plan. Get notified about new Apparel Buyer jobs in Hanover, MD.
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