Strategic Merchandise Buyer: Drive Assortments & Growth

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

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