Job DescriptionAbout the Role As a SR Buyer, you will create and develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to deliver sales and profits for the assigned department in line with strategies set by the divisional Director / VP. You will identify category opportunities and recommend new products or concepts for the department. You will also coordinate information across functions working closely with Inventory Management, Ecommerce, Creative, Stores to ensure the process is followed and timelines are met. This role will mentor 2-3 Assistant buyers & merch coordinators.
Responsibilities Sales, Strategy & Assortment
- Analyze, present and recap sales trends and results to leadership, and cross-functional partners for assigned department(s). Demonstrate on a daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, quarterly, and yearly basis.
- Execute 3YP growth strategies for assigned department(s).
- Execute entire category reviews and growth strategy forecasts as needed.
- Communicate weekly selling updates, assortment opportunities and influence mark down recommendations and trending collections to "chase" orders.
- Develop and communicate annual and seasonal business merchandising strategies for assigned department(s) focused on core businesses and newness.
- Select seasonal and core product assortment for assigned department(s) to drive the business forward on collaboration with in-house design team.
- Collaborate with Inventory Management to develop annual and seasonal financial plans.
- Identify and recommend new business opportunities to drive future growth.
- Create and maintain merchandising assortment plans for assigned departments
- Present to leadership and manager in seasonal milestone meetings.
- Analyze competitive market and provide observations and analysis of findings.
- Execute SWOT analysis as needed. of market for competitive analysis
- Correspond with functional areas to resolve difficult issues on product quality issues, re-ticketing issues, or customer service needs
- Lead product presentation set up and break down for critical product in-person meetings.
- Participate in regular return and replacement meetings and work to resolution for your area(s).
Marketing:
- Communicate key product items, seasonal "big bets" and strategies to develop pagination to Creative to finalize marketing plan.
- Lead team on photo sample requests.
Retail:
- Create seasonal retail floor model and backroom stocking strategies.
- Analyze channel results.
- Investigate and respond to store field issues. Coordinate communication strategies with Store Operations. Provide appropriate merchandising information for Store Web.
- Visit stores as needed to review visual merchandising, standards and new floorsets.
Criteria- BA/BS Degree Required
- 7-10 years Buying/Merchandising experience.
- Management experience
Benefits
- A generous discount on all WSI brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Continued Learning
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
The expected starting pay for this position is $100,000-$110,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
