Buyer

Stuller, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stuller, Inc. in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a proactive Buyer in the Merchandising division to develop and execute merchandise buying and planning strategies.

You will translate customer insights and market trends into actionable buying plans, purchasing recommendations, and lifecycle decisions that drive profitable sales growth. The role collaborates across product development, purchasing, supply chain, sales, and marketing to ensure the right products are available at the right time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in merchandising, business, marketing, or a related field.
• Ability to analyze sales, margins, inventory, customer and market data.
• Strong project management, organization, and follow-through with deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute buying plans aligning sales, margin, purchasing, and inventory.
• Select products and build assortment plans with core and trend merchandise.
• Analyze customer purchasing patterns, market conditions, and category trends.
• Negotiate vendor terms, costs, MOQs, lead times, and inventory exposure.
• Determine initial buy quantities and align launches with marketing and supply chain.
• Coordinate pricing, catalogs, and marketing materials with cross-functional partners.
• Monitor sales, GMROI, sell-through, and stock availability; adjust actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Location 302 Rue Louis XIV,Lafayette, LA, 70508,United States
• Job Category Merchandising, Full-Time
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others Yes

Stuller’s Merchandising division is made up of a dynamic team of subject matter experts in each jewelry product category. These specialized teams focus on developing and buying products, managing inventory levels and pricing, working with marketing to execute promotions and publications, and so much more!

The Buyer develops and executes merchandise buying and planning strategies that drive profitable sales growth, strengthen assortment relevance, and optimize inventory investment for one of the jewelry industry's largest suppliers. Supporting assigned merchandise categories, this associate translates customer insights, market trends, and business performance into actionable buying plans, purchasing recommendations, and product lifecycle decisions.

Key areas of focus include product selection, assortment planning , demand forecasting, purchase planning, vendor negotiations, pricing, replenishment, inventory productivity , and product launches. Partnering closely with product development, purchasing, supply chain, sales, and marketing , the Buyer helps ensure the right products are available at the right time , at the right price , and in the right quantities to meet customer needs and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute buying plans that align sales, gross margin, purchasing, inventory, and category objectives; manage products from introduction and replenishment through markdown and exit.
• Select products and build assortment plans that define breadth, depth, price points, and the balance of core and trend merchandise; partner with product development to translate customer needs, market trends, and assortment gaps into relevant product offerings.
• Analyze customer purchasing patterns, competitive assortments, market conditions, and category trends to identify opportunities, validate buying decisions, and inform assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.
• Identify and evaluate vendor opportunities; negotiate product costs, minimum order quantities, lead times, and purchasing terms while balancing margin, quality, supply reliability, and inventory exposure.
• Determine initial buy quantities and partner with marketing, sales, product development, purchasing, and supply chain to align launch calendars, promotional plans, inventory readiness, and post-launch performance evaluation.
• Apply strong project management, organization, and communication skills to coordinate timelines, manage competing priorities, track deliverables, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Guide merchandise selection and pagination for seasonal brochures, catalogs, publications, and other marketing materials; coordinate pricing accuracy, product copy, artwork review, and completion of deliverables with marketing partners.
• Use reporting tools to monitor sales, gross margin, sell‑through, inventory turns, weeks of supply, stock availability, and GMROI; translate business performance into buying, pricing, inventory, and assortment actions.
• Maintain current assortment data by ensuring product information, specifications, pricing, status, inventory attributes, and related category details are accurate, complete, and up to date across applicable systems and customer‑facing materials.
• Develop demand forecasts , purchasing and replenishment plans, and pricing and promotional recommendations that support customer value, competitive positioning, inventory productivity, service objectives, and gross margin goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience is acceptable.
• Ability to analyze sales, margin, inventory, customer, and market data to support buying and category decisions.
• Strong project management, organization, and follow‑through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Summary

Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.

We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award‑winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here .

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