Branded Buyer, Jared

Our Brand Buyer at Jared will drive profitable category sales by developing merchandise assortments and strategies. Lead within the Category Management Team (CMT), overseeing all aspects of assortment planning, selection, maintenance, and promotion for assigned product categories.

• Collaborate with Senior Buyer to set strategic vision
• Manage branded relationships; negotiate and maintain strong vendor partnerships
• Analyze weekly business performance and adapt to market trends
• Develop financial and marketing plans for product categories
• Lead business reviews and support team training and career development

• Partner with brands to prioritize new product development
• Select, test, price, and acquire merchandise aligned with consumer demand and department goals
• Monitor jewelry market trends and competitive strategies
• Develop new product concepts and manage lifecycle from inception to clearance
• Build and maintain vendor relationships

• Understand product cost structures and concession strategies
• Ensure proper inventory levels and manage returns of discontinued products
• Negotiate annual purchasing agreements
• Coordinate with marketing, visual display, and advertising teams
• Present and justify promotional items to leadership
• Partner with sourcing, financial planning, and accounting teams
• Support CMT with vendor performance issues and quality control
• Proof advertising materials for accuracy
• Work with visual merchandising and cross-functional teams on projects

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years relevant buying experience
• Ability to travel nationally/internationally; flexible schedule including occasional weekends
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and math/data analysis skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; demonstrate leadership
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments; attention to detail
• Ability to work in a metal-free environment as required
• Open to hybrid employees within 50 miles of Akron, OH
• Open to remote employees in Columbus, OH, Pittsburgh, PA with flexibility to come on-site a couple times a month