Strategic Category Buyer & Brand Storyteller

At Home; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home is seeking a Buyer to shape and execute the category strategy for a designated department. You will leverage product development, pricing architecture, and customer insights to build a compelling assortment that drives financial results and customer engagement.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded merchant who can translate insights into strategy, leading Planning, Sourcing, and Go-to-Market partners to ensure a differentiated brand experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or category management in a retail or consumer-focused organization.
• Strong product sensibility and understanding of pricing, quality, and customer value.
• Demonstrated ability to build product assortment and deliver financial results.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Passionate about the customer, brand storytelling, and product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams, including Planning, Sourcing, and Go-to-Market partners, ensuring category reflects a clear vision and differentiation.
• Develop and execute customer-focused merchandise strategies and seasonal assortment plans that support financial objectives.
• Partner with Planning & Sourcing to build season assortment plans and manage item intent & retail costs.
• Act as the category product expert with knowledge of quality tiers, construction, pricing, and selection.
• Build merchandise financial plans and manage Open to Buy to hit sales, margin, and inventory goals.
• Communicate category strategy and target expectations to sourcing to negotiate costs and optimize margins.
• Analyze weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales data to identify risks and opportunities and adjust strategies.
• Collaborate with Planning on inventory levels and markdown strategies to balance margin and sell-through.
• Conduct structured competitive shops and gather marketplace intelligence to inform strategy and differentiation.
• Work with Marketing, eCommerce/Digital and Visual Merchandising for cohesive go-to-market execution.

Skills

Category management

Merchandising

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Customer value

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At Home is seeking a Buyer to shape and execute the category strategy for a designated department. You will leverage product development, pricing architecture, and customer insights to build a compelling assortment that drives financial results and customer engagement.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded merchant who can translate insights into strategy, leading Planning, Sourcing, and Go-to-Market partners to ensure a differentiated brand experience.