JEWELRY/BUYER

Purchase Products and Negotiate Vendor Support Programs

Responsible for profitability and productivity of stock.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in business or related field, plus 2 years of retail store operations experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Magic, and jewelry system software
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results

Desired

• Experience in fine jewelry buying
• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Experience directing/participating on project teams
• Retail store managerial experience
• Experience working effectively with all operational and analytical groups
• Experience in proper liquidity management by effectively managing Open-to-Buy
• Experience communicating the strategy to the team and managing upward feedback
• Experience directing, coordinating, and training the activities of the buyer's assistant
• Experience analyzing competitive information and providing input to the Merchandising strategy
• Experience developing the planning and forecasting process and setting inventory targets for each category
• Experience identifying areas of performance which do not meet expectations and developing strategies to improve those areas
• Experience pricing merchandise to maximize sales and profit potential, while remaining competitive
• Experience demonstrating fiscal responsibility through prudent and effective inventory management
• Experience confirming adherence to Fred Meyer Jewelers vendor guidelines
• Experience securing Stock Balance and Salvage Allowance from vendors
• Experience developing advertising campaigns; selecting merchandise to advertise
• Experience analyzing assortment presentation (in store and online) and merchandise accordingly
• Experience making timely, sound purchasing decisions by assessing large amounts of data
• Experience communicating effectively, both internally and externally
• Experience negotiating, selecting, and purchasing merchandise from vendors
• Experience evaluating and making vendor return decisions on salvaged merchandise
• Experience partnering with planner on vendor and category financial plans and strategies
• Experience supervising and coaching direct reports in the performance of their duties
• Experience completing performance reviews and providing feedback to direct reports
• Experience maintaining flexibility to work weekends and travel independently on a regular basis

Benefits

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.