Senior Buyer, Retail & Textiles
Studio McGee · United States · 3 days ago
RemoteRemotePurchasingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop store and textile category strategies to achieve top line sales and margin goals
- Analyze sales trends, customer insights, competitive markets, and business performance to identify opportunities and drive assortment optimization
- Build and manage assortment plans including product mix, pricing architecture, SKU productivity, assortment rankings, and category positioning
- Present business recaps, assortment strategies, financial performance, and growth opportunities to leadership and cross-functional teams
- Identify emerging trends, whitespace opportunities, and new product concepts that support future business growth and customer engagement
- Lead category reviews, SWOT analyses, and assortment performance evaluations to inform strategic decision-making
- Partner cross-functionally with multiple teams to execute seasonal launches and ensure timelines are met
- Manage assortment tools, merchandising documents, SKU creation, and product setup to support seasonal launches and operational accuracy
- Lead product presentation setup and support seasonal milestone meetings and assortment reviews
- Collaborate on eCommerce and Brick & Mortar merchandising, product storytelling, copy direction, image assets, and seasonal campaign support
- Grow and develop team of Associate and Assistant Buyer
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5–7 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or category management
- Previous management or team leadership experience preferred
- Strong analytical, strategic, and financial acumen
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerBI and Netsuite experience a plus
- Strong understanding of assortment planning, pricing strategy, margin management, and trend forecasting
- Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail with an ownership mindset
Benefits
- Remote or hybrid opportunity
- Competitive compensation + bonuses
- Comprehensive heath benefits (medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, accident, pet)
- Open PTO
- 401k Employer match - 100% of deferrals up to 4% of compensation
- Exclusive Team Member discount at mcgeeandco.com + access to Team Member warehouse sales
- Opportunity to be a part of a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative team