Buyer - Baby Bed, Rug, and Window (PB Kids)

Responsibilities

• Analyze, present and recap sales trends and results to leadership, and cross-functional partners for assigned department(s).
• Demonstrate on a daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Execute 3YP growth strategies for assigned department(s).
• Execute entire category reviews and growth strategy forecasts as needed.
• Communicate weekly selling updates, assortment opportunities and influence mark down recommendations and trending collections to “chase” orders.
• Develop and communicate annual and seasonal business merchandising strategies for assigned department(s) focused on core businesses and newness.
• Select seasonal and core product assortment for assigned department(s) to drive the business forward on collaboration with in-house design team.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management to develop annual and seasonal financial plans.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management and Sourcing on seasonal assortment rank, purchase quantity recommendations, flow and exit strategies for initial cost and production negotiations for new programs.
• Identify and recommend new business opportunities to drive future growth.
• Create and maintain merchandising assortment plans for assigned departments.
• Present to leadership and manager in seasonal milestone meetings.
• Create and own retail mapping documents.
• Provide information to the field on in-store promotion strategies and placement of markdown goods.
• Correspond with functional areas. Investigate and respond to store field issues.
• Coordinate communication strategies with Store Operations. Provide appropriate merchandising information for Store Web.
• Visit stores as needed to review visual merchandising, standards and new floorsets.
• Operate in PLM system. Operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• Proficient to advanced in Excel.
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.
• Attend overseas product development calls as needed seasonally after hours.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree Required
• 5-7 years Buying/Merchandising experience.
• Management experience

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Experience with retail operations and supply chain management
• Knowledge of retail merchandising principles and practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Product knowledge
• Market research
• Merchandising planning
• Inventory management
• Supplier relationships
• Customer service

Benefits

Benefits A generous discount on all WSI brands A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits Tax-free commuter benefits A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health Continued Learning In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities Resources for self-development Advisor (Mentor) program Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Not specified