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Apparel Buyer Jobs in Texas, United States at Avant Search
Title: Apparel Buyer
Company: Avant Search
Location: Texas, United States
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute merchandising, pricing, and marketing strategies for assigned product categories.
Analyze market trends, product life cycles, and e-commerce/catalog performance to inform business decisions.
Create and implement a product line vision.
Curate a competitive, customer-focused product assortment while monitoring industry trends and competitors.
Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and manage inventory levels.
Evaluate suppliers on product quality, pricing, demand, and ROI.
Forecast sales potential by season in partnership with planning and sales teams.
Assess financial results by category and implement necessary action plans.
Develop seasonal assortments, promotional strategies, and exit plans for aging inventory.
Determine optimal order quantities based on sales data and open-to-buy plans.
Identify and capitalize on market trends to drive business growth.
Perform additional tasks to support corporate and store teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2+ years of apparel buying experience.
Strong background in replenishment and buying operations.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
