Buyer​/Merchandiser

Owenhouse Cycling

Job Description:
Buyer/Merchandiser

Reports to: Store Manager/Owner

Position Philosophy: This position is responsible for purchasing and maintaining all appropriate levels of merchandise within the store. The Buyer position must work with the management team to ensure that the store is optimally stocked and merchandised. The Buyer position is also responsible for working with the Receiving associate to ensure the accuracy of product being received.

• Monitor inventory levels in conjunction with the Store Manager on a monthly basis to ensure the store maintains an inventory record accuracy level of 85% or higher.
• Support the Store Manager to ensure that merchandise plans are executed and well represented on the sales floor, including seasonal changes as needed.
• Work with store management to ensure all new shipments are expeditiously received by the Receiving associate and displayed on the floor.
• Oversee merchandising of products.
• Utilize a network of vendors to source seasonal/relevant products required.
• Proactively manage slow sellers, no sellers, and overstock items (min monthly with Mango report), including identifying items, executing closeout, tagging and pulling items as required.
• Coordinate with the Receiving associate to ensure all goods are expeditiously and accurately received.
• Review retail inventory and overstock with the Store Manager to reduce shrinkage, maintain appropriate stock levels, and ensure inventory reporting accuracy.
• Provide input to the Store Manager to assure that products are maintained on the sales floor.
• Establish and maintain a uniform tagging and signage process.

• Place proper priorities on work to be done.
• Possesses a high degree of attention to detail.
• Is proficient in proper placement of inventory.
• Communicates well with others, and works well as part of a retail team.
• Provides and accepts constructive suggestions and instructions.
• Exhibits high analytical skills.
• Has excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Is technically proficient in using computer software systems and database management.
• Has a high school degree; some college preferred. Possesses extensive product knowledge of bike‐related products and a willingness to learn.
• Develops and maintains client relationships and strategic partnerships throughout the organization and with vendor representatives.
• Dresses appropriately and in accordance with company policy.

• Retail experience preferred.
• Develops and maintains relationships and strategic partnerships throughout the organization, including employees, management staff, vendors, the community, and neighbors.
• Is able and willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to meet business needs.

• Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance, lift and transport objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 50 lbs. Requires ability to move heavy products with assistance.