Associate Buyer

Work in a fast paced buying and merchandising department for a major specialty retail company. Analyze sales, inventory levels, purchase orders, trends, profitability, competition, and work closely with supervisors to make decisions and determine the best direction for the distribution of product within certain categories or departments inside LIDS Retail to maximize the profitability of Lids Sports Group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Merchandising or related field
• Minimum of two years direct-related retail buying or retail management experience
• High degree of proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, organizational, interpersonal, and math skills
• Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to foster a positive and motivating work environment, encourage feedback, and innovation