assistant buyer

BFL Group

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   Assistant Buyer - Sports
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   Company Overview
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  BFL Group is one of the world&rsquo;s leading off-price retailers of fashion and homeware. With headquarters based in United Arab Emirates, we serve over markets across the region and Southeast Asia.
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  Our goal is to delight customers and entice them back with the promise of exceptional pieces that excite &ndash; all at up to 80% off the original retail price for fashion designer brands. Our unique &ldquo;Treasure Hunt&rdquo; model ensures there is always something new to explore, desire and discover within our stores. Our customers walk out with new items every time they visit any of our stores.
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   Role Purpose:
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  The Assistant Buyer is responsible for working closely with vendors to maintain strong, positive relationships while negotiating pricing and deadlines. This role requires the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and efficiently manage purchase orders. The Assistant Buyer ensures that all materials are purchased on time, negotiate effectively with suppliers, fosters long-term partnerships, and stays informed on market trends.
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   Key responsibilities:
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   Analyse and Determine Pricing &amp; Product Mix
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   Assess files to calculate accurate pricing and select an optimal product mix.
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   Purchase Order Management
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   Create, Submit, and track purchase orders, ensuring timely processing and delivery.
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   Pricing Strategy
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   Ensure products are purchased at the right time, meet specifications, and are competitively priced. Regularly check online prices to ensure market competitiveness.
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   Collaborate with Category Managers
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   Request and review new offers from Category managers for specific brands or departments, ensuring product selection meets market demand.
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   Maintain Product Documentation
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   Keep buying spreadsheets and records up to date with product details and incoming stock manifests.
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   Cross-Department Collaboration
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   Communicate with relevant departments as necessary and provide support to the warehouse team with product pricing details.
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   Requirements:
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s or Equivalent qualifications (preferred).
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   3+ years as a Buyer or Assistant Buyer in the retail industry.
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   Good negotiation &amp; communication skills.
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   Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
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   Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment.
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  If you think you are fit for this job position, then apply right away. You are steps away from joining a
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Assistant Buyer

Namshi.com

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  Assistant Buyer &ndash; Private Label
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   Location: UAE
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   About Namshi
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  Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of fashion and e-commerce?
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  Namshi is the #1 online fashion and beauty destination in the Middle East, built for a new generation redefining personal style. We are a community powered by bold ideas, creativity, and innovation &mdash; and we&rsquo;re looking for individuals who are ready to grow with us.
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  If you're commercially minded, trend-aware, and passionate about building product that resonates with the region, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of Private Label at Namshi.
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  Let&rsquo;s move together.
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   The Role
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  As an
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   Assistant Buyer &ndash; Private Label
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  , you will support the buying and product development process from concept to customer. You will work closely with the Buyer, Design, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to build commercially successful seasonal collections aligned with Namshi&rsquo;s brand vision and margin targets.
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  This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a sharp understanding of regional fashion trends and customer behavior.
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   Key Responsibilities:
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   Product Development &amp; Buying Support
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   Assist in building seasonal collections in line with brand identity, commercial targets, and customer demand.
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   Support in developing product briefs with Design and ensuring collections align with price architecture and margin goals.
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   Track product lifecycle from sampling to production, ensuring timelines are met.
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   Supplier &amp; Vendor Coordination
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   Support in sourcing new suppliers and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
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   Assist in price negotiations, margin tracking, and ensuring cost efficiency.
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   Follow up on production timelines, shipment schedules, and quality standards.
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   Assortment &amp; Commercial Planning
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   Help define assortment mix by category, style, and price point.
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   Work closely with Planning to forecast demand and manage intake quantities.
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   Maintain accurate buying sheets and product data.
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   Trade &amp; Performance Analysis
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   Monitor weekly sales, sell-through, margin, and stock performance.
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   Identify bestsellers, slow movers, and re-buy opportunities.
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   Prepare performance reports and seasonal review presentations.
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   Market &amp; Trend Research
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   Conduct ongoing competitor analysis and trend research across regional and global markets.
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   Translate trends into commercial product recommendations suitable for the Middle Eastern customer.
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   Cross-Functional Collaboration
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   Partner with Marketing and Content teams to support product launches and campaigns.
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   Coordinate with Logistics and Operations to ensure smooth product flow from supplier to warehouse.
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   Qualifications &amp; Experience
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   Minimum
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    2&ndash;3 years of experience
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   Private Label experience is highly advantageous.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
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   Skills &amp; Competencies
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   Strong understanding of retail math, margin structure, and pricing strategy.
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   Commercially driven with analytical confidence (Excel proficiency required).
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   Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
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   Deep awareness of Middle Eastern fashion trends and customer preferences.
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   Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
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   Experience with ERP or PLM systems is a plus.
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Al Dana Switchgear

<p><b>Assistant Buyer</b></p><p><b>Job Type:</b> Full-time<br/><b>Location:</b> Qatar</p><p>Job Description</p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical <b>Assistant Buyer</b> to join our team in Qatar. The successful candidate will support purchasing operations, analyze sales and inventory data, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.</p><p><b>Candidates must be currently available in Qatar.</b></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist the Buyer in merchandise selection and purchasing decisions</li><li>Analyze sales reports and inventory levels</li><li>Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment orders</li><li>Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, product details, and delivery schedules</li><li>Track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery</li><li>Support negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts</li><li>Research market trends, competitor pricing, and customer preferences</li><li>Maintain accurate product and vendor records</li><li>Assist with product launches and promotional planning</li><li>Resolve shipment discrepancies and supplier issues</li></ul><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail, or related field (preferred)</li><li>1&ndash;2 years of experience in retail or purchasing (preferred)</li><li>Strong analytical and Excel skills</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational abilities</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Assistant buyer

WinCo Foods

<div>About Us:
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Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.</div>
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The Assistant Buyer works under the supervision of a Buying Manager with daily direction from Buyers to perform an assortment of purchasing duties for product lines across all categories including, but not limited to Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, Non-Food, Produce, Meat, Bakery, HABA/GM, Deli, and DSD. The Assistant Buyer provides supply chain and inventory management support to Buyers. Assistant Buyer will work closely with the buying team in the execution of promotional programing.</div><div><b><br>
</b></div><div><b>Typical Duties and Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Procures assigned product lines, working to maximize overall profitability.</li><li>
Completes data entry with accuracy and extreme attention to detail to maintain SKU integrity.</li><li>
Maintains proper inventory levels to ensure high service levels and minimal out-of-stocks.</li><li>
Communicates effectively with retail operations, retail pricing, advertising, space management and other departments functioning as a liaison of the Buying Department.</li><li>
Keeps key internal teams informed of promotions, cost advantages, product availability, market trends and vendor and item changes.</li><li>
Completes additional projects as requested.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Requirements</b></div><div><b>
Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Associates Degree or equivalent work experience in grocery procurement or closely related field.</li></ul><div><b><br>
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Preferred &ndash; Knowledge of the retail grocery industry and procurement practices.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Ability to:</b></div><ul><li>
Multi-task and work in a fast-paced, multiple-priority environment.</li><li>
Be extremely self-motivated, take initiative and drive results.
</li><li>Travel as needed to meet business needs.</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.</div><div><br>
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As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.</div></div>

 Guess

<b>POSITION TITLE:</b> Assistant Buyer
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<b>POSITION PURPOSE:</b><br>
Obtain a general understanding of all Buying functions, including understanding interdependencies with Production, Planning and Distribution, participating in departmental meetings and becoming familiar with buying tools, terminology and responsibilities. Execute day-to-day tasks necessary to assist the Buying team.
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<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b><br>
Support and compile data as needed to aid in developing seasonal strategies and financial targets. Attend pre-season meetings between Buying and Planning. Create assortment sheets. Update with changes, distribute and communicate changes to appropriate business partners on an ongoing basis. Provide input in line edit meetings. Review sales performance and learn to identify sales trends. Attend discussions on evaluating and adjusting future product as well as sales forecast and OTB discussions to develop understanding of key financial concepts and components. Develop expert knowledge of customer base by participating in local store visits. Learn to evaluate product execution and point of view. Get customer and store associate feedback to communicate to management.
<br>Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issues.
<br>Work effectively as a member of a cross-functional department team between Buying, Planning, I/C and Distribution by focusing on team objectives and communicating clearly.
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<b>EDUCATION:</b> High School
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<b>YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:</b> 0-2 Years

Columbia Sportswear

<div>This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.<div></div><div>
ABOUT THE POSITION<br>
As an Assistant Buyer and key member of the buying team, you&rsquo;ll support execution of seasonal buying strategies to achieve sales and gross margin goals. Your responsibilities will include data analytics, building and maintaining advanced reporting, and preparing and disseminating weekly, monthly, and seasonal documents.</div><div></div><div>
Within this role, you&rsquo;ll work with your direct manager to learn and contribute to all facets of the go-to-market process. This includes working with cross functional partners such as product line managers, allocation, planning, in store marketing, visual merchandising, and store operations teams.</div><div></div><div>
You will build visual assortment tools and multi-year historical data analysis to inform the seasonal buy strategies. In season tasks will be focused on managing pricing and promotions along with supporting the greater team with accurate reporting and analytics using PBI dashboards and Excel.</div><div></div><div><br>
HOW YOU&rsquo;LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE</div><ul><li>
Provide accurate data enabling teams to analyze current business trends and take action as needed</li><li>
Support direct manager with in-season management, and support varied team members with seasonal buys across planning and execution by preparing documentation, collecting and analyzing data, and creating visual documentation</li><li>
Participate in cross-functional meetings to gather key information and execute merchandising decisions</li><li>
Create product catalogs to support seasonal strategy for leadership product reviews and retail stores, upload orders and reconcile seasonal buys</li></ul><div></div><div>
YOU ARE</div><ul><li>
Well-versed in interpersonal communication</li><li>
Analytical and creative, balancing both skills to create an assortment</li><li>
Able to exercise effective time management</li><li>
Resourceful, resilient, and confident</li></ul><div></div><div>
YOU HAVE</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience</li><li>
1-3 years of buying experience, retail merchandising, merchandise planning or allocation</li><li>
Excellent Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills</li><li>
Proven understanding of retail industry and retail specific metrics</li><li>
Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as excellent presentation skills</li><li>
Illustrator experience preferred</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.</i></div><div></div>
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.<div></div>
At Columbia Sportswear Company, we&rsquo;re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family&rsquo;s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.<div></div>
If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.</div>

Belk

The Assistant Buyer drives sales and profit through analysis of business for all channels in the organization, inclusive of brick & mortar as well as eCommerce business. Assistant Buyers work closely with all cross-functional partners to ensure their department's success.
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<b>Essential Functions:</b><br>
Identify and present trends & risks, resolves issues, and recognizes opportunities for designated areas through analysis of business results from multiple sources
<br>Manage assortment planning for designated areas by analyzing style performance, and identifying future assortment needs to drive business results
<br>Utilize merchandising systems to drive business results and place orders
<br>Analyze, forecast, and ensure season codes are accurate for the promotional and permanent markdown process
<br>Manage the advertising strategy by projecting advertising sales with Buyer, analyzing event results and creating the assortment and promotional strategy for their designated areas
<br>Use data and business results, to develop promotional strategies for designated areas with advertising team and DMM that drive profitable sales and communicate compelling messages to customers
<br>Initiate image requests through Workhorse system to drive sample turn-in
<br>Maintain vendor relationships, including Private Brands teams for Private Brands offices
<br>Partner with Buyer/Planner in Monthly Forecast to achieve gross margin, on order receipts, promotions and permanent price changes, and trend changes for designated areas
<br>Strategize and execute cross-channel marketing decisions, including: review of past effectiveness, planning, negotiating, and securing and entering the distribution of co-op
<br>Develop and manage seasonal and monthly visual needs through partnership with the Visual Merchandising team
<br>Drive the sample process by providing samples and securing images through online content for and being a liaison between E-Commerce and vendors
<br>Present buying strategy in business meetings with Buying, Planning, Allocation, DMM and other cross functional team members.
<br>Based on data analysis, make and present recommendations for replenishment and follow up on results for future replenishment opportunities
<br>React to customer/store feedback in a timely and efficient manner
<br>Special projects and other duties as assigned
<br>Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule
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<b>Education:</b><br>
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience required
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<b>Work Experience:</b><br>
Demonstrated experience using merchandising systems required
<br>Corporate buying office experience OR internal Retail Development Program OR relative wholesale experience (e.g. account executive, sales assistant, retail planner) required
<br>Demonstrated intermediate-level proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite preferred
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<b>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</b><br>
Performs retail math calculations and utilizes formulas for analysis, pricing, and marketing activities
<br>Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills to present in a professional manner and to communicate with all merchandising levels, stores, and vendors
<br>Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environment
<br>Capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change
<br>Successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles
<br>Ability to use corporate retail merchandising systems to support buying activities
<br>Demonstrated ability to develop recommendations based on trends and data analysis
<br>Ability to identify market trends and color concepts
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Pay Range
<br>$50,000 - $65,000
<br>Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
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