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Senior Footwear Buyer (Work Boots)

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree with 5 years+ retail buying experience in either a specialty store or

department store

•Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Power Point

•Strong communication skills, providing direction to private label, design and

product development team and brands

•Ability to work as a team member, multitask and give clear direction. Builds rapport

and relationships both internally and externally with Store Operations, Visuals,

Marketing, Design, Private Brand, Vendors

•Must be task driven and pro-active when it comes to executing tasks

•Thorough knowledge of retail math such as sales, gross margin, OTB calculations,

initial mark-up calculations turnover, etc

•Effective oral presentations with well-prepared content and confident delivery

•Strong negotiation skills

•Experience meeting multiple deadlines

Competencies

•Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others'

opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and

professionally

•Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others.

Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company

values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•Identify and manage emerging and declining trends in a timely manner

•Build a well-balanced assortment for stores

•Partner with cross-functional team members to develop division key concepts, key

items, promotional strategies and store assortments to ensure that product is

commercially viable and provides an exciting customer store experience

•Successfully partner with private label programs and key branded vendors

•Ensure purchase decisions, sales growth, inventory and gross margin management

align with company strategies

•Develop a clear understanding of all merchandising systems to maximize analysis of

business strategies

•Drive results with strong merchandise strategies and execution

•Closely coordinates with vendors the timely execution of product manufacturing

and delivery

•Develops class assortment plans that quantify the seasonal buys correctly by store

volume group, and address regional and lifestyle differences of our customers

•Selects product that is assorted by price point, function and fashion that promotes

multiple items in each purchase

•Develops the floor set with the visual team to create the strongest impact and

engage our customers to drive sales

•Responds to timely to selling and marketing opportunities to ensure the continued

growth of the organization

•Provide supervisors with comprehensive vendor market reports after competitive

shopping

•Develop, train, and mentor associate/assistant buyers with the skills needed to

advance to the next level

•Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance

•Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and

teamwork with customers, peers and management

•Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies,

procedures, and practices

•Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management

$130,000 - $150,000 a year

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What You Should Know About Senior Footwear Buyer (Work Boots), The People Brand

As a Senior Footwear Buyer at our dynamic Irvine-based company, your role is not just about selecting stylish work boots; it's about shaping the entire product line and ensuring every decision aligns with our strategic vision. You’ll have the opportunity to tap into your extensive retail buying experience, along with your expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, to analyze trends and create compelling assortments that resonate with our customers. Your strong communication skills will be crucial as you partner with our private label team and external vendors, ensuring that our product designs are not only innovative but also commercially viable. Working closely with our marketing and visual teams, you’ll develop promotional strategies that enhance the customer experience both in-store and online. This position requires you to be task-driven and proactive, seamlessly managing multiple deadlines while fostering strong relationships within the cross-functional teams. You’ll leverage your thorough understanding of retail math to make informed buying decisions that drive sales growth and optimize inventory, all while adhering to company values and policies. This role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to advance your career while making a significant impact on our product offerings. If you're ready to take the next step as a Senior Footwear Buyer and help us lead the market in quality work boots, we’d love to hear from you. Our competitive salary ranges from $130,000 to $150,000 annually, reflecting your expertise and the value you'll bring to our team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Footwear Buyer (Work Boots) Role at The People Brand

What are the responsibilities of a Senior Footwear Buyer at our Irvine company?

As a Senior Footwear Buyer at our Irvine company, your primary responsibilities include identifying market trends, developing balanced assortments for stores, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that buying decisions are aligned with our overall business strategies. You'll also focus on vendor coordination, sales growth, and inventory management, effectively translating customer insights into actionable product strategies.