• Makes recommendations to Buyer regarding product assortment, pricing and merchandising strategies reflecting goals based on trends and forecasts.
• Participates in the final decision making process by providing expert recommendations to Buyer regarding seasonal and core product mix for a given department.
• Analyzes sales information in order to identify opportunities to increase sales and margins.
• Based on research and analysis, participates in recommending, setting and approving product-pricing strategies to achieve specific margin objectives and executes exit strategies as needed.
• Negotiates product costs, terms, and develops and maintains vendor partnerships.
• Builds and maintains assortment plans and SKU counts.
• Gathers and synthesizes information from partners to make strategic recommendations to Buyer.
• Analyzes business trends and opportunities by identifying and maximizing key items via test strategies.
• Provides recommendations regarding short term buying plans and long term strategies.
• Conducts competitive intelligence and uses information to identify opportunities and challenges for in-season business and future seasons.
• Leads product sequencing, including layouts and copy edits and communication with cross-functional teams.

• 2-3 years retail merchandising experience or related area 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 
• Possess an understanding of buying plans and processes
• Strong financial acumen and experience with negotiations

The job description and other aspects of the job listed on this job posting should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.