Buyer - Diamonds

About the role

Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for product category and determine in-season reaction to product performance; leverage analysis to determine quantity, styles, and reorder
• Strategically plan, manage, and control inventory inclusive of the Rolling Operating Forecast (ROF) to maximize profits, optimize sales and margin
• Recommend major brand and classification strategies, prepare and present style-out to DMM
• Negotiate with vendors for collection of Return to Vendor (RTV) and Mark Down Dollar Allowance (MDA) money
• Reconcile projected Point of Sale (POS) and hardmarks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university
• Experience in a Merchandising Strategy/Buying role at a multi-location retailer. Direct experience in the category is a plus
• Passionate about the Jewelry business and industry with an understanding of the Diamond market
• Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels
• Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and Company needs
• Knowledge of MS Office computer programs are required

Qualifications

• Passionate about the Jewelry business and industry with an understanding of the Diamond market
• Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels
• Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and Company needs
• Knowledge of MS Office computer programs are required

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
• PTO accruals
• Holidays

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD