Associate Buyer; Apparel

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Associate Apparel Buyer is responsible for assisting the buyer in managing all aspects of the category businesses in order to drive results that meet or exceed the planned financial and qualitative objectives established for the fiscal period. The Associate Buyer will support administrative needs of the business group. They’ll take data flow information and independently make recommendations on how to drive the business, take initiative to understand variance to plan and prior year, build partnerships that allow for open and timely communication and have confidence to speak in open forums to provide value added comments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Purchase order management:
  Enter buys into the system with an understanding of how the product and deliveries affect the company’s overall goal. Reconcile and report receipts monthly and demonstrate financial responsibility for the success of the business.
• Manage Style Outs:
  Responsible for sample management for respective brands and coordinating pass offs to marketing, ecom, and visual merchandising teams. Create visual presentations of product information and color for use by VM, Marketing and Ecommerce teams.
• Merchandise Analysis:
  Analyze weekly and monthly sales, stock, and on-order with the goal of optimizing sales and minimizing markdowns. Identify key trends in the marketplace and react quickly in the business, whether product or store related. Drive sales and margins through vendor communication, internal design and product development.
• Merchandise Planning:
  Work closely with the Buyer and Planner revising plans to ensure that sales and margins are optimized by class. Ensure the buying direction is on target based on partnership with Buyer and analysis of the business (last year results, current trends, attribute selling, etc.).
• OTB (Open-To-Buy) Management:
  Manage financial elements of the business (OTB, IMU, MDs). Ensure receipt plan is tightly managed and orders are placed timely and receipts flow correctly throughout the month.
• E-Commerce:
  Assist in selecting new products for e-commerce division from retail’s assortment. Suggest category extensions / web exclusives to further growth. Provide vendor/style investments by quarter to promote product through web platforms.
• Vendor Relations:
  Develop effective relationships with key vendors. Participate in vendor appointments, product development and purchasing. Prepare for meetings and projects with Business Analysts. Manage vendor performance through negotiation and communication to maximize profitability and ensure optimal supply chain operations.
• Communication:
  Ensure that all communication with stores, vendors, ecommerce and warehouse is effective. Develop collaborative relationships with Planning, Visual Merchandising, Ecommerce, Buyers, Marketing and the Operational team. Gain understanding of all roles and responsibilities within the organization and be flexible in working with teams to achieve a common goal.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understand DTLR target customer and ability to select appropriate product trends that appeal to the customer and meet expectations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) and ability to learn new computer systems quickly.
• Professional communication style (verbal and written) with strong presentation skills and excellent organizational skills, with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to balance immediate and long-term needs of the business.
• Task-driven and proactive execution of tasks.
• Solid knowledge of business and excellent command of English to communicate with management, associates, and customers.
• Ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively.
• Maintain professionalism in all situations and execute directives with precision and consistency.
• Detail oriented with excellent time…