Overview
Apparel Buyer-Women’s Extended Sizes/Seasonal Jobs in Portland, OR at Kroger Corporate
Work with planner to develop and attains budgeted sales, gross margin, and market share for assigned category. Locate and select assortment for the enterprise and manages vendor relationships to maximize sales, margin and minimize cost. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus two years combined Assistant Buyer and Assistant Planner experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
Accuracy/attention to detail
Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
Familiarity with retail industry/technical terms and processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to continue education
Desired
Familiarity with commodity markets
Experience directing/participating on project teams
Develop and communicate corporate strategic category plans with focus on division’s needs
Maintain an awareness of current sales trends and assesses impact on business needs
Create business plan for the category and communicates to divisions
Create end-to-end sales plan, display plans and ad plans customized for each division
Maintain division specific ESPs
Review sales, profit and promotional performance by division
Locate and select new products
Price merchandise under IMU pricing or other corporate pricing strategies, maintaining competitiveness while maximizing sales and profit potential; coordinates with pricing analyst on competitive price checks and following corporate pricing strategies
Manage vendor relationship for the enterprise, including negotiating vendor allowances and payment terms
Review vendor stock status against period estimates and orders, as necessary
Develop Kroger-specific selling programs for category
Partner with Planner on financial planning, vendor financial plans and strategies
Participate in floor planning and planogramming processes
Maintain comprehensive awareness of industry trends, competitive landscape across the enterprise and regional needs
Conduct store tours across the enterprise
Develop advertising campaigns; selects merchandise to advertise
Work with Product Development team to establish, buy, and market private label product
Develop Corporate Brand strategy and implements in all markets, including procured product lines in assigned categories
Support and assists with research and resolution for bi-way requests
Maintain debit voucher form
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
Travel independently on a regular basis
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Title: Apparel Buyer-Women’s Extended Sizes/Seasonal
Company: Kroger Corporate
Location: Portland, OR
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