Strategic Merch Associate Buyer - Hybrid

Belk; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 56.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Belk in New York is seeking an Associate Buyer to drive merchandise strategy and assortments for a portion of the business. You will purchase and negotiate merchandise, support the open-to-buy process, and collaborate with Planners to maximize opportunities across channels.

The role requires 1-3 years of retail buying experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid, in-office work schedule and a competitive salary.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience.
• 1-3 years of retail buying experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute merchandise strategies and assortment plans, based on customer feedback and preferences, to deliver financial goals and business objectives
• Collaborate with Buyer and Planner on development of merchandise financial plans and by-door plans by providing regular and timely input; assist in building clusters and determining assortment layers
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with vendors
• Select merchandise; negotiate best costs and delivery of product
• Identify business opportunities and risks in-season through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace information; implement strategies to ensure plans are achieved
• Analyze the business to identify trends and capitalize on opportunities
• Execute advertising strategies
• Build a high-quality merchant team by developing partnerships, leading, coaching and providing constructive feedback
• Travels to all necessary markets and store trips
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with peers and members of the merchant team
• Analyzes business to the lowest level to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, department, and class
• Reacts to business trends in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintains professionalism in work relationships and habits
• Provides direction, counseling and coaching to staff
• Develops creative solutions to business issues
• Works effectively with staff and Divisional/BSS management to achieve sound financial and merchandising solutions based on analysis, input and experience
• Identifies emerging trends and shops competition and market regularly
• Communicates effectively with stores and vendors
• Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Merchandising

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Windows

Descripción del empleo

Belk in New York is seeking an Associate Buyer to drive merchandise strategy and assortments for a portion of the business. You will purchase and negotiate merchandise, support the open-to-buy process, and collaborate with Planners to maximize opportunities across channels.

The role requires 1-3 years of retail buying experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid, in-office work schedule and a competitive salary.