Associate Buyer - Macy’s at JD Finish Line

JD Sports Fashion; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finish Line, Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer to help develop and execute product assortment strategies aligned with corporate goals. You will support the Buyer in attending appointments, selecting ranges, and planning seasonal assortments while monitoring performance and driving sales.

You'll maintain weekly item-level sales reporting, coordinate with Visual Planners, and build relationships with key brands. A fast-paced, team-oriented environment awaits in Indianapolis.

Qualifications

• Experience in branded buying or merchandising is advantageous but not essential.
• Associates degree in merchandising, buying or planning is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of current sports fashion trends.
• Retail experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced buying office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buyer in developing and executing product assortment strategies that align with corporate objectives and deliver financial results.
• Attend appointments with involvement in selection and editing of product.
• Assist with planning of seasonal assortments to achieve financial plans.
• Provide weekly reporting of item selling at the style colour level.
• Track and provide samples for Visual Planners.
• Identify current/new trends to drive sales and differentiate JD Sports from competition.
• Attend relevant trade shows/markets/retail visits for consumer insights.
• Assist in preparing and presenting ranges for sign-offs with relevant functions.
• Prepare and present performance in trade meetings.
• Propose actions to drive sales (e.g., repeat buys) for relevant departments.
• Assist in managing inventory levels through flow of merchandise to/from the distribution center and markdowns.
• Complete and present planograms for relevant categories.
• Maintain dialogue with key brands to build relationships.
• Research new brands to propose opportunities for relevant categories.
• Drive social/media/marketing content with marketing and multichannel teams across channels.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Trend analysis

Retail experience

Education

Associates degree in merchandising/buying/planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Our Associate Buyers assists the buyer in developing and executing product assortment strategies that both align with corporate objectives and deliver required financial results. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following main duties:

• Assist the Buyer in developing and executing product assortment strategies that both align with the corporate objectives and deliver required financial results.
• Assist Buyer by attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product.
• Assists with the planning of seasonal assortments to achieve and or succeed departmental/corporate financial plans.
• Provides weekly reporting of item selling at the style colour level.
• Tracks and provides samples for the Visual Planners.
• Identifies current/new trends and applies observations to drive sales and differentiate JD Sports from competition.
• Increase market knowledge, by attending relevant trade shows, markets and retail visits, to gain consumer and competitive insights.
• Assist the buyer in the preparation of presenting ranges for sign offs with relevant functions.
• Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings.
• Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department by reviewing sales and constantly looking for opportunities (e.g repeat buys)
• Assists the buyer with managing inventory levels through flow of merchandise into or out of the D.C (RTV’s) and also markdowns.
• Complete and present to the Buyer and planograms for relevant categories.
• Regular dialogue with key brands to build relationships.
• Research and be aware of new brands in the market to propose opportunities for relevant categories.
• Drive social/media/marketing content via marketing and multichannel teams to ensure category features across all channels.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Relevant branded buying or merchandising experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Associates degree with a focus in the field of merchandising, buying or planning advantageous also but not essential.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of current and upcoming sports fashion trends within the markets.
• Retail experience.
• Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Organizational skills are essential.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced buying office environment.
• Internal JD Finish Line experience is a plus.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities with Google Suite, Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
• Average work week is 40-45 hours, which can vary depending on business needs.
• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

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