Retail Buyer

New Balance; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Balance is seeking a Merchandise Buyer to lead the merchandising direction for a category, department, or channel. You will create product assortments and buy plans to meet customer needs, leveraging competitive intelligence, customer insights, and business analysis within a fast-paced, fashion-forward environment.

You will work closely with Merchandise Planners and cross-functional teams to align inventory, forecast demand, and develop category strategies that drive sales and margins while

Responsibilities

• Execute "bottoms up" planning by category, assortment and buy plans to meet sales and margin goals.
• Partner with Merchandise Planner to complete open-to-buy forecasts and action steps.
• Ensure the merchandise selection aligns with customer needs and satisfaction.
• Share customer and competitive landscape with cross-functional partners; stay current on fashion trends.
• Partner with Product Merchandising to develop a category profile and strategy.
• Develop demand plans for 6-24 months out.

Job description

Who We Are

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Who We Are

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION

New Balance's Merchandise Buyer will be responsible for the overall merchandising direction of a category, department, or channel with the goal of meeting/exceeding sales and margin targets. As the Buyer, create product assortment and buy plans that meet customer needs by incorporating competitive intelligence, customer insight and business analysis. The Buyer needs a clear understanding of the buying process, inventory distribution and product lifecycle.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Execute \"bottoms up\" planning by category, assortment and buy plans to achieve financial plans that will meet/exceed sales & margin goals.
• Partner with Merchandise Planner to complete open-to-buy forecasts and action steps
• Ensure the merchandise selection aligns with customer needs, orientation and satisfaction
• Share customer and competitive landscape with cross-functional partners; stay current on fashion trends
• Partner with Product Merchandising and product teams to develop a category profile and strategy that achieve the product needs.
• Utilizing analysis, forecast and develop demand plans for 6-24 months out
• Integrate strategies, profiles and consumer insights from