Merchandising – Control Buyer

The Control Buyer will be responsible for controlling inventory, maximizing fulfillment and turn while minimizing markdown risk.  This individual will work closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Retail, Operations, Sales Team, and Suppliers to ensure timely product flow to meet target deliveries and sales plans.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and forecast catalog, web, and store sales of Tack, Equipment, and Supplies (TES) at the product and SKU level, making initial and replenishment purchases in addition to initiating markdown strategies to optimize sales in support of plans, projections, and inventory goals.
• Monitor, evaluate, and re-forecast inventory needs of new, seasonal, and repeat products, adjusting for changes in projections, sales trends, merchandising, availability, catalog layout, circulation, and financial forecasts.
• Complete quantitative and qualitative historical sales analysis and forecasts to support plans, purchases, and merchandising assortment recommendations. Analyze historical data identifying trends, seasonality, and promotional impact.
• Assess and maintain database integrity in relation to products, sales, and inventory, ensuring that software systems and website are accurate, properly maintained, and utilized for maximum efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years as a Control Buyer, Buyer, Planner
• Excellent Excel and PC skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills and an understanding of accounting practices.
• Firm understanding of forecasting and sales planning, procurement, and inventory cycle.
• Ability to collect, analyze, interpret and organize data for management review. – Define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and resourceful multi-tasker.
• Attention to detail.

Interested? Apply here