| Position Title: | Senior Buyer Accessories | | Position Purpose: | | Responsible for ensuring the development, execution and communication of a strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals. Support and direct the cross-functional team (Buying, Planning, Production and Distribution) of a buying department of multiple classes. Responsibility for the development of direct reports. The Senior Buyer is a DMM in training role, therefore the responsibilities are the same, but the scope of responsibility is less in volume and/or complexity. | | Essential Functions: | | OPERATIONS/FINANCIAL PRODUCT ASSORTMENT MANAGEMENT Pre-Line a) Analyze trends, historical data and channel input at department/classification level. b) Recommend seasonal strategies based on analysis. Review financial targets with Planning at the department, class or style level as appropriate. c) Communicate strategies to merchandising at a department/classification level to aid in aligning merchandising and design strategies. Line Assortment a) Participate as needed to complete initial floor maps. Work with visual and design teams to determine product placement within the store by delivery and store group. b) Refine line edits post-presentation by reassessing product assortment to insure it aligns with product strategies and meets financial goals. Incorporate channel needs. c) Review product assortment with cross-functional teams. d) Identify and recommend big ideas, key drivers and promotional strategies, and review to ensure they meet financial goals. e) Partner with Planning to complete bottoms-up plans by determining retail prices, and reviewing with management. f) Present assortment to senior management for approval by developing presentation structure and content, and ensuring appropriate analysis is completed. g) Communicate line charges and open assortment issues to cross-functional teams and design. | | IN-SEASON MANAGEMENT a) Ensure that the financial success of area by meeting or exceeding financial targets including sales, GM, GMROI and turn goals. b) Review sales performance and marketplace information to identify and analyze sales trends and business opportunities. c) Approve sales forecast with planner, review receipt reconciliation for accuracy and approval. d) Analyze OTB and take action as necessary by reviewing sales and inventory against financial goals, and recommending changes to future order quantities, deliveries, pricing or markdown strategies. e) Recommend changes to future product assortments or strategies. Communicate with design to add new products or make changes to future product, and review with management for approval. f) Maintain expert knowledge of customer base by participating in store visits. Evaluate product execution and point of view, get customer and store associate feedback. g) Participate in competitive analysis of both direct competitors and stores we look to for trend inspiration by shopping their stores to evaluate product assortments, quality, pricing, merchandising strategies and business opportunities. | | COMMUNICATION a) Communicate with merchandising on sales, strategy, etc. to ensure the efficient integration of merchandising and design strategies. b) Lead and participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issues. c) Communicate with Field to get input (e.g. on sales, fit, etc.) to use in planning future seasons and to improve in-season management. d) Communicate with Marketing regarding issues that will affect marketing (e.g. changes in the line and specific marketing tools needed). e) Communicate cross-brand by sharing information (e.g. sales, trends, etc.) with counterparts, using relevant information as input for future assortments and strategies, and providing input in cross-divisional meetings. | | PEOPLE/LEADERSHIP a) Monitor development and performance of direct reports through regular meetings to discuss performance and development compared to goals, and maintain a dialogue regarding needs and concerns to aid in future development and increase retention. b) Manage cross-functional team relationships on an on-going basis by directing and focusing team objectives. Provide direction on strategy, vision, meetings, etc. to unify team towards a common goal. c) Act as a role model and provide leadership within the merchandising department by directing, focusing and inspiring team members to keep efforts on track. Serve as the representative of the department as needed within the company. d) Participate as needed on special projects within the division, brand or company. | | | Education: | Bachelor's Degree | | Years of Experience: | 4-6 Years | | |
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