Buyer, Footwear (Men's Basketball)
$100,000–$105,000 year
HybridSt. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Establish a men's basketball footwear product line by collaborating with vendors and product development to maximize sales, profit, and gross margin. Analyze sales reports and market trends to project demand, then work with the Allocation team to ensure proper product distribution. Plan line review studies with the Divisional Merchandise Manager and prepare reports for budget and sales meetings. Conduct field and vendor travel to track marketplace trends, coordinate product delivery with logistics, and negotiate terms that optimize margins. Partner with Planning and Merchandising teams to develop financial plans for future seasons while managing multiple deadlines. This hybrid role requires three days in-office per week at the Corporate Office in St Petersburg, FL, with 20-30% travel expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in retail and e-commerce buying processes and product life cycles required
- Proficiency in software applications: Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
- Knowledge of retail buying process and product life cycles
- 20-30% travel expectations
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Knowledge of Power BI or similar systems preferred
- Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft or similar assortment tools preferred
- Demonstrates understanding of our product, customer, and fashion trends
- Creative thinking
- Relationship building
- Collaboration with team and cross-functional teams
- Ability to communicate clearly with peers and upper management
- Strong ability to be oriented and organized
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines
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