Data-Driven Buyer & Merchandising Analyst

Lids; Indianapolis (IN); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunity

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Lids is seeking an Associate Buyer for LidsU to join a fast-paced buying and merchandising team at our Indianapolis headquarters. You will analyze sales, inventory, trends, and profitability, collaborating with buyers to optimize distribution and drive product performance across categories.

The role requires a bachelor's in fashion/apparel merchandising or a related field, plus at least two years of retail buying or management experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Apparel Merchandising or related field.
• Minimum of two years of retail buying or retail management experience.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, interpersonal, and math skills.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster a positive and motivating work environment, encourage feedback, and drive innovation.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changes in direction and priority in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Aufgaben

• Provide data and analysis for Buyers; responsible for sales recaps to maximize reporting effectiveness.
• Management responsibilities include administering and evaluating performance plans and guiding merchandisers to ensure knowledge, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Analyze reports related to sales, orders, inventory, and trends to make accurate and efficient buying and allocation decisions that maximize profitability.
• Work with buyers to manage product performance to achieve financial goals.
• Write purchase orders.
• Review replenishment by store and adjust to maximize opportunities and minimize liabilities.
• Develop relationships with colleagues and vendors.
• Identify and review competition and marketplace trends to exceed financial goals.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organization

Adaptability

Deadline-driven

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Merchandising or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Internet applications

Jobbeschreibung

Lids is seeking an Associate Buyer for LidsU to join a fast-paced buying and merchandising team at our Indianapolis headquarters. You will analyze sales, inventory, trends, and profitability, collaborating with buyers to optimize distribution and drive product performance across categories.

The role requires a bachelor's in fashion/apparel merchandising or a related field, plus at least two years of retail buying or management experience.