Buyer - Men’s Knit Tops and Ballcaps

Boot Barn; Irvine (CA); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Boot Barn is seeking a Buyer for Men's Knit Tops and Ballcaps in Irvine, California. The role involves owning category performance, managing vendor partnerships, and executing product strategies to enhance sales and inventory outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in merchandising, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate closely with cross-functional teams. This position is key for driving profitable product decisions aligned with Boot Barn's strategic goals.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in buying and merchandising roles.
• Strong understanding of category performance metrics.
• Proven ability to manage vendor partnerships.

Aufgaben

• Own category strategies and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for brand expansion.
• Develop assortment plans to optimize buys.
• Partner with planning teams to manage Open-to-Buy.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Retail management software

Jobbeschreibung

BUYER - MEN'S KNIT TOPS AND BALLCAPS

REPORTS TO: DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER - MEN'S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES

STATUS: EXEMPT

The Buyer is responsible for owning category performance for our large and fast growing categories of Knit Tops and Ballcaps, delivering sales, margin, inventory, and product objectives that support Boot Barn's merchandising strategy across stores and ecommerce. This role develops and executes assortment and product strategies, manages vendor partnerships, forecasts sales and inventory investments, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive business results. The Buyer serves as a key merchant leader who translates customer needs, market trends, and financial goals into profitable product decisions while developing future merchandising talent.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Own category strategies and financial performance, ensuring alignment with company objectives and long-term growth initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for sustainable growth through brand expansion, assortment optimization, and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Develop assortment plans to quantify the buys by lifecycle, store volume group, and address regional and lifestyle differences of our customers.
• Partner closely with Planning to manage Open-to-Buy, inventory flow, and seasonal investment strategies.
• Partner closely with our Exclusive Brands teams in design, product development and sourcing to deliver highest quality, brand right products at the right price.
• Partner closely with our third party vendor partners, selecting and negotiating product assortments, pricing, promotional opportunities, and inventory commitments.
• Continuously improve the speed to market of the categories, especially in partnership with our exclusive brands.
• Seek out and develop new brands and licenses in our space.
• Closely coordinate with vendors the timely execution of product manufacturing and delivery.
• Develop the floor set with the visual team to create the strongest impact and engage our customers to drive sales.
• Lead, coach, and develop Assistant Buyers, and emerging merchandising talent.