Domestics Buyer

Job Summary
As a Domestics Buyer, you will be responsible for curating and executing a compelling closeout product assortment that drives sales, maximizes margin, and reflects both customer preferences and market trends while providing extreme value. You will lead the selection, negotiation, and management of vendor relationships while collaborating with planning, store operations, and marketing to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal and annual closeout and off price buying strategies for domestics categories including bed, bath, and home textiles.
• Identify, evaluate, and select domestic and international vendors that meet quality, price, and compliance standards.
• Analyze sales trends, customer feedback, and market data to make informed assortment decisions.
• Manage the open-to-buy process and ensure optimal inventory levels across all channels.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve margin goals.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and competitive benchmarks.
• Attend trade shows and vendor meetings to discover new products and innovations in the home goods space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of buying experience in apparel or fashion retail.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and retail math.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the closeout/off price apparel market
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail.
• Passion for fashion and a keen eye for style and quality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Experience:

• apparel or fashion retail: 3 years (Required)
• fashion trends, consumer behavior, and retail math: 1 year (Preferred)
• closeout/off price apparel market: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43207 (Required)

Work Location: In person