ASSOCIATE BUYER - LUGGAGE

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking an Associate Buyer for Luggage. The role involves assisting in merchandise planning, vendor negotiations, and executing promotional strategies. With a focus on developing stock assortments, this position is aimed at those with strong experience in procurement and retail practices.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in retail and procurement.
• 2 years of experience in purchasing methods.
• Ability to analyze problems and exercise judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assists Buyer with merchandise stock assortments and promotional plans.
• Negotiates with vendors for favorable prices.
• Analyzes market trends to develop business strategies.

Skills

Retail practices

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

1 year academic study

Job description

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Job Summary: Assists the Buyer(s) responsible for the development and execution of all merchandise stock assortments and promotional plans for assigned departments. Has limited Open-to-buy authority. Works closely with Buyer and Planner/Distributor to plan and execute sales, gross profit, and stock turn plans.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a Buyer who retains overall responsibility for managing merchandise categories/lines assigned. The Associate Buyer performs the following duties within limits established by the Buyer. Work is reviewed at key points within the buying/planning process to ensure work meets established objectives.
• Analyzes market trends and offerings to develop and execute merchandise stock assortments, business strategies, and goals for assigned merchandise lines/departments.
• Negotiates with vendors within established limits to obtain the most favorable prices and allowances to achieve sales and profit objectives for basic and advertised merchandise.
• Where required, works with vendors to ensure that all vendors' in-store sales staff are trained, meet all NEX standards, and are scheduled for all necessary and negotiated staffing hours.
• Responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of the Master Stock Assortments (MSA).
• Works with other codes to develop space allocation, adjacencies, and planograms for store sets and renovations.
• Develops and executes advertising plan for assigned departments. Oversees order placement and tracking to ensure timely receipt of merchandise.
• Works with the buyer to prepare information tools, training materials, and training seminars for store associates.
• Works closely with Planner/Distributor to plan annual and seasonal sales, gross profit, and stock turn.
• Works closely with Planner/Distributor to determine and execute automated replenishment methods.
• May be assigned responsibility for supervising and developing a subordinate staff consisting of Assistant Buyers, Merchandisers, and Pricing Specialists, as appropriate.
• Conducts store visits as appropriate to evaluate merchandise presentation, customer demographics, stock assortments, and inventory levels. Works closely with store management to address and maximize business opportunities.
• Attends trade shows and markets as appropriate.
• Works with Planner/Distributor to determine optimal order size, inventory levels, and allocations needed to achieve merchandising and financial goals.
• Analyzes financial performance using tools such as, but not limited to, Data Warehouse and Category Scorecard to ensure established goals are being met and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Prepares merchandise information manuals, monthly information bulletins, and associate training seminars as appropriate.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with vendors and internal and external colleagues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works under the close supervision of a Buyer. Operates independently within the authority delegated by the Buyer. Performance is evaluated on operational performance, skill evaluations, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, and established individual performance objectives.
• Exercises independent judgment and approval in routine and non-routine situations. Consults with supervisor on such issues as policy matters, deviations from standard procedures, or unusual circumstances.
  
  

The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) Form 450, as required.

Requires The Following Experience Indicated Below

A Total of 5 years of experience, consisting of the following:

General Experience: 3 years of experience, which was gained in professional, technical, or other responsible work, which enabled the applicant to gain a knowledge of retail practices; demonstrated skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships; the ability to analyze problems and exercise mature judgment.

OR Substitution of education for experience: 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4 years bachelor's degree for 3 years of general experience.

AND Specialized Experience: 2 years of progressively responsible substantive experience, which provided background in:

>Procurement practices, methods, and procedures

>Developing and maintaining an open-to-buy

>Selecting sources of supply

>Planning stock assortments

>Review of merchandise for pricing, markdowns, and stock rotation

>Planning and developing sales promotions

Primary Location

United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach

Organization

NEXCOMHQ

Job

Buying

Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)

Unposting Date

Jun 27, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail

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