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Buyer I – Banter Jobs in Coppell, TX at Signet Jewelers
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Signet Jewelers is the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of the Associate Buyer is to help develop merchandise assortments and strategies to drive profitable category sales and productivity, while ensuring product value, quality, and styling. The Associate Buyer either directly manages a small category or assists a Sr. Buyer or above in managing a larger category. The Associate Buyer holds a leadership role within the category management team (CMT). Working within the CMT, the Associate Buyer partners closely with their manager to manage all aspects of assortment planning, selection, maintenance, and promotion, for designated product categories.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Category Management
Give input as requested to set Strategic Vision for Category.
Ability to adjust quickly, if needed, to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies.
Analyze and React to Business on a weekly basis.
Participate in the development of financial plans and advertising/marketing plans for designated product categories.
Product Development
Develop, select, test, price and acquire quality merchandise consistent with consumer demand, and in keeping with strategic department goals and policies.
Develop new product concepts/brands for test market(s), with potential for expanded store roll out.
Strategic handling of vendor base with ability to find and develop strong vendor partners.
Assortment / Inventory Management
Understand cost structure of product.
Help plan and manage merchandising assortments for e-commerce/web sites.
Work with Inventory Analyst to ensure proper in-stock levels.
Manage negotiations relating to the return of discontinued product(s) to appropriate supplier.
Negotiate annual purchasing agreement contracts with vendors.
Collaboration
Coordinate efforts with the marketing, visual display and advertising departments to promote and market key items, programs/brands and categories.
Partner with Sourcing on factory selection and cost negotiation.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising or related field preferred
Required or Acceptable Job-Related Experience:
2+ years’ experience prior buying experience
Technical/Other Skills Required:
Computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), negotiation skills, attention to detail and accuracy, organizat…
Title: Buyer I – Banter
Company: Signet Jewelers
Location: Coppell, TX
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