Qualifications

• B.S. in Merchandising, Marketing, or Business preferred
• 3-5 years of experience as a Buyer in Consumer Electronics
• Proven negotiation skills with vendor relationship management
• Multilingual skills are advantageous
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Proficiency in analytical and mathematical skills
• Detail-oriented team player with ability to multitask
• Knowledge of purchasing and forecasting systems
• MS Excel proficiency required

Responsibilities

• Achieve gross margin, sales, and inventory turn objectives
• Negotiate vendor costs and business terms
• Oversee all vendor activities, including travel management
• Select and purchase merchandise, considering various factors
• Create and implement plans to maximize gross profit
• Recommend and direct category merchandise strategies
• Coordinate with Marketing to enhance merchandising efforts
• Develop and communicate effective store-level merchandising programs
• Evaluate new business opportunities aligned with company strategies
• Monitor market prices and forecast top-selling items
• Ensure adherence to merchandising standards with Sales and Product Quality teams
• Collaborate across departments to meet organizational objectives

Benefits

• Opportunities for travel to manage vendor relations
• Engagement in strategic decision-making for category management
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• Participation in developing and implementing innovative merchandising strategies