merchandise planner

BCI Brands

<div><p><b>Our Company: </b>Originally founded in 1975, BCI has continually evolved to become a leader in the women&rsquo;s fashion industry. Launching initially with CHAUS and private label lines and then expanding into a multi-brand platform business, we have been at the forefront of market trends and the changing retail environment.
</p><p>Our brands, including CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State and Parker, each serve unique customer demographics but are united in their commitment to quality and style. As we expand our presence, BCI remains dedicated to innovation, excellence, and women&rsquo;s empowerment through fashion.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul>
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Manage weekly reporting and provide key business insights based on data analysis and selling trends</li>
<li>Identify areas of risk and recommend actionable items to mitigate go forward liabilities</li>
<li>Forecast and manage inventory levels on core programs to support sales targets and productivity goals</li>
<li>Leverage hindsight reporting to identify potential comp categories and areas of opportunities based on historical performance</li>
<li>Think strategically using data driven results to identify opportunities for margin improvement, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies.</li>
<li>Update weekly selling reports and distribute to management and corresponding sales teams for review</li>
<li>Identify productive vs. underperforming categories through analyzing weekly sell thru rates and sales to stock ratios</li>
<li>Prepare hindsight reporting tools for cross functional partners to use for pre-market planning</li>
<li>Oversee our replenishment programs by ensuring sales are aligned to inventory levels and minimizing excess liabilities</li>
<li>Summarize post market purchases ensuring target penetrations are met by classification and are aligned to receipt plans</li>
</ul><p><b>
Requirements</b></p><ul>
<li><b>
Minimum 2 years of prior planning experience</b></li>
<li>Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics preferred</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Strong understanding of retail math and key performance metrics</li>
<li>Proficient in Excel including knowledge of Pivot Tables, Vlookup/Hlookup/Xlookup, Sumifs/Countifs, Index-Match</li>
<li>Experience working with ERP systems to support merchandising, inventory forecasting, and financial planning</li>
<li>Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and multi-talking skills adhering to deadlines and ensuring accuracy</li>
<li>Strong oral and written communication skills</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b><i>
The salary range for this full-time role is dependent upon background and experience between $85,000 -$140,000.</i></b></p><p><b>
Benefits</b></p><ul>
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Health Benefits (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Account</li>
<li>401k Program</li>
<li>Paid Time Off</li>
<li>Robust Holiday Schedule</li>
<li>Commuter Benefits</li>
<li>Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Growth Opportunities!
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</b></p><p>
Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran&rsquo;s status, genetic information, or as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable law.</p></div>

Merchandise Planner

Chalhoub Group

<div><p><b>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT</b></p><p>
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.</p><p>
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.</p><p>
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.</p><p>
Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.</p><p><b><br>
What you'll be doing</b>
 </p><p>The Merchandise Planner will use a data-driven approach to optimize sales, margin and inventory in an omnichannel environment. They will forecast future seasonal demand at category &ndash; subcategory level for each region, maximize sell-thru in-season by collaborating with key stakeholders: Commercial, Finance, Ecommerce and Buying. Responsible to lead the OTB working in collaboration with commercial, Finance,<br>
Ecommerce as well as other roles within Supply Chain.
</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Define the sales plan and OTB by partnering with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce business to develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision making.</li><li>Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity.</li><li>Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail.</li><li>Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions.</li><li>Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations</li><li>Develop and provide buying with category assortment recommendations plans by Channel / Region / Store which are aligned with the merchandise strategy and proactively suggest improvements to optimize revenue and profitability through what if Scenarios.</li><li>Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.</li></ul><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed</b>
</p><p>5 years' experience in planning for categories like handbags, women's shoes, and accessories.</p><ul>
</ul><p></p><p>A bachelor's degree in supply chain or any related principle.</p><p>
Advanced Excel analytics skills</p><p><b>
What we can offer you</b>
</p><p>With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
</p><p>We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.</p><p><b>
We Invite All Applicants to Apply</b></p><p>
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.</p><p>
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</p></div>

Merchandise Planner - Tryano

The Children's Place

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   Position Summary:
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  will be responsible for the complete financial management of assigned area of responsibility, including the creation of financial and merchandise plans, actualization of results, and a keen ability to identify, communicate, and implement strategic business opportunities at the division, category, and season code levels. The Planner will forecast sales, markdowns, and inventory levels on a regular basis and identify risks to the business and develop action plans in cooperation with their merchandising partner to mitigate risks profitably.
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    Key Accountabilities:
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   Create monthly financial plans at division and category level for fiscal time periods
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   Reforecast sales, gross margin, and inventory for fiscal time periods
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   Recap end of season performance at division, category, season, and style levels for merchandise buy period
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   Conduct basic stock replenishment (order quantity by style, color, and size)
  </li>
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   Key item planning for all basic styles (sales, margin, inventory)
  </li>
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   Conduct daily, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal sales reporting
  </li>
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   Manage inventory flow on fashion receipts
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   Develop size curve and pre-pack definitions
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   Partner with merchant to support the buy process
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    Education and Experience:
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
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   3+ years of experience in related role; wholesale planning preferred
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    Skills and Behaviors:
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   Proven track record of financially astute business management
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   Expertise in retail math with strong analytical skills/ learning agility
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   Strong problem solving and decision making skills
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   Ability to identify and clearly communicate business opportunities and risks/ analytical and data reasoning
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   Good organization and workload prioritization skills/ detail-orientation and accuracy
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   Proficient in planning systems and Microsoft Office
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   Strong team player/relationship-building
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   Proven process of improvement and problem solving
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Merchandise Planner (Pakistan Office)

<div><p><b>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT</b></p><p>
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.</p><p>
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.</p><p>
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.</p><p>
Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.</p><p><b><br>
What you'll be doing</b>
</p><p><b>Product Planning</b></p><ul><li>Support the development of sales plans and OTB (Open to Buy) by collaborating with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce teams. Utilize sales data, market conditions, and supplier inputs to help inform merchandise strategies and support profitable decision-making.</li><li>Own and maintaining Monthly Sales and Stock Intake (MSSI) plans to ensure stock levels are optimized, helping to maximize sales and margin</li><li>Own forecasting and re-forecasting efforts by analysing sales performance and market trends, assisting in adjusting plans to align with current business conditions.</li><li>Conduct margin analysis under supervision to identify potential profitability improvements and highlight risks, contributing to a proactive approach to inventory management.</li><li>Collaborate with Buying and Trade teams to execute seasonal markdown strategies, aiming to maximize sales and gross margin while managing inventory levels, considering stock aging and quality.</li><li>Monitor and manage OTB to assist in effective budget utilization and inventory control, identifying potential risks and opportunities for seasonal trading actions.</li><li>Support inventory management efforts by ensuring accurate stock tracking and alignment with sales and stock forecasts, assisting in allocation and replenishment processes to maintain healthy stock levels across various business channels.
</li><li>Identify and address aging stock, working to improve liquidation processes and solve inventory discrepancies to optimize stock levels.
</li><li>Conduct range planning analysis for Buying by channel, region, or store, ensuring alignment with merchandise strategy and consumer demand, and suggesting improvements for revenue and profitability optimization.</li><li>Support adherence to the critical path by tracking key timelines and milestones, from OTB and sales plans to end-of-season actions.</li><li>Conduct trade analysis to understand market trends and consumer preferences, communicating potential sales or stock risks and opportunities to the wider team.</li><li>Highlight risks and opportunities on planned sales, gross margin, and inventory based on supply or demand gaps, suggesting possible solutions and actions.</li><li>Re-planning business in-season based on performance updates and support presentations to management with recommendations during review cycles.</li><li>Provide support to the Buying team by helping develop category assortment plans by brand, channel, and region.</li></ul><p><b>
Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement</b></p><ul><li>Monitor key planning KPIs, such as Full Price Sell-Through, DOI (Days of Inventory), OTIF (On-Time In-Full), GM and allocation efficiency.</li></ul><p><b>
Team Leadership and Development</b></p><ul><li>Supervise junior planners and Allocators, ensuring team alignment with organizational objectives + mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration
</li></ul><p><b>What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed</b>
</p><ul><li>Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills</li>
<li>Strong business acumen and strong attention to detail</li>
<li>Excellent communication with the ability to influence and challenge</li>
<li>Confident, adaptable, and diplomatic (Confidence in making decisions and identifying key actions)</li>
<li>Strong time management and prioritization skills</li>
<li>Willing to listen and collaborate effectively</li>
<li>Resilient and able to work under pressure</li>
<li>Advanced Excel skills</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role</li>
</ul><p><b>
What we can offer you</b>
</p><p>With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
</p><p>We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
</p><p><b>We Invite All Applicants to Apply</b></p><p>
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.</p><p>
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</p></div>

Merchandise Planner - Level Shoes

Navy Exchange

<div></div><div><div><b>Job Number:</b> <b>250003RN</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach</div><div><b>
Organization</b><b>:</b> NEXCOMHQ<div>
</div><b>
Pay Range</b><b>:</b> 40,737</div><div></div><div><p><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></p><p>
Assists Buyer and Planner Distributor in various functional merchandising areas.</p><p><b>
Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><p>
Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in all functions including assortment planning execution advertising coordination financial planning execution merchandise allocation replenishment for one or more assigned departments for a worldwide retail organization.</p><ul><li>Assists the buyer in evaluation development and execution of appropriate stock assortments and sources of supply for regional and corporate programs.</li><li>Negotiate with vendors for additional support such as cooperative advertising freight allowances coupons in store merchandising demonstrations and training.</li><li>Responsible for advertising information program sheets and tracks the order status to ensure on time receipts for advertised items. Places orders as directed.</li><li>At the direction of the Buyer may assume buying responsibility for specific merchandise classifications.</li><li>At the direction of the DMM may assume responsibility for developing inventory projections planning and replenishment for specific merchandise classifications.</li><li>Effectively communicates all merchandising programs to worldwide stores and other departments as appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for new items vendor set up and maintaining accurate item vendor data including pricing in the merchandising system.</li></ul><p>
- Works with management to develop and maintain plan-o-grams.</p><ul><li>Place and track open orders from placement to receipt.</li><li>Maintain open to buy as directed.</li><li>Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in reviewing and monitoring sales profits and inventories of stores and distribution centers to ensure maximum performance for assigned departments.</li><li>Works with Buyer and Planner Distributor to analyze vendor performance.</li><li>Prepares system reports as needed for review and analyze.</li><li>Conducts store visits in conjunction with Buyer or Planner Distributor to evaluate merchandising programs and execution. Provides recommendations for changes improvement as appropriate.</li><li>Participate in advertising meetings vendor meetings and merchandise clinics.</li><li>Attends professional development training.</li><li>Supervises assigned administrative support staff and delegate tasks as appropriate</li><li>Keeps abreast of current industry trends through but not limited to vendor meetings market trips trade publications and commercial store visits.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li><li>Works under the supervision of the Buyer or Planner Distributor and operates within the established Navy Exchange policies procedures and regulations.</li></ul><p>
Exercises judgment and develops approach in routine and unusual matters.</p><p>
Performance is evaluated based on operational performance of the assigned departments skills evaluation customer service collaboration and teamwork leadership and established individual performance objectives.</p><p>
The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required</p></div><div></div><div><p><br>
Total of 4 years of experience consisting of the following</p><p><b>
GENERAL EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>
3 years general experience which was gained in administrative merchandising technical or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain a knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships and the ability to exercise mature judgment.</p><p><b>
OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>
1 year of education above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor s degree for 3 years of general experience.</p><p><b>
AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>
1 year of progressive experience which provided background in procurement practices methods and procedures developing and maintaining open-to-buy selecting sources of supply comparison shopping review of merchandising for pricing markdowns and stock rotation planning and developing sales promotions and other merchandise controls or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and ability within the procurement operational area.</p><div><br>
</div></div><div><b>
Job</b><b>:</b> Planning</div><div><b>
Schedule</b><b>:</b> Full-Time (35 + hours)</div><div><b>
Unposting Date</b><b>:</b> Dec 28, 2025, 10:59:00 PM</div></div>

ASSISTANT BUYER - UNIFORMS

<div></div><div><div><b>Job Number:</b> <b>250003MI</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach</div><div><b>
Organization</b><b>:</b> NEXCOMHQ<div>
</div><b>
Pay Range</b><b>:</b> $40,737 - $55,378</div><div></div><div><p><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></p><p>
Assists Buyer and Planner Distributor in various functional merchandising areas.</p><p><b>
Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><p>
Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in all functions including assortment planning execution advertising coordination financial planning execution merchandise allocation replenishment for one or more assigned departments for a worldwide retail organization.</p><ul><li>Assists the buyer in evaluation development and execution of appropriate stock assortments and sources of supply for regional and corporate programs.</li><li>Negotiate with vendors for additional support such as cooperative advertising freight allowances coupons in store merchandising demonstrations and training.</li><li>Responsible for advertising information program sheets and tracks the order status to ensure on time receipts for advertised items. Places orders as directed.</li><li>At the direction of the Buyer may assume buying responsibility for specific merchandise classifications.</li><li>At the direction of the DMM may assume responsibility for developing inventory projections planning and replenishment for specific merchandise classifications.</li><li>Effectively communicates all merchandising programs to worldwide stores and other departments as appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for new items vendor set up and maintaining accurate item vendor data including pricing in the merchandising system.</li></ul><p>
- Works with management to develop and maintain plan-o-grams.</p><ul><li>Place and track open orders from placement to receipt.</li><li>Maintain open to buy as directed.</li><li>Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in reviewing and monitoring sales profits and inventories of stores and distribution centers to ensure maximum performance for assigned departments.</li><li>Works with Buyer and Planner Distributor to analyze vendor performance.</li><li>Prepares system reports as needed for review and analyze.</li><li>Conducts store visits in conjunction with Buyer or Planner Distributor to evaluate merchandising programs and execution. Provides recommendations for changes improvement as appropriate.</li><li>Participate in advertising meetings vendor meetings and merchandise clinics.</li><li>Attends professional development training.</li><li>Supervises assigned administrative support staff and delegate tasks as appropriate</li><li>Keeps abreast of current industry trends through but not limited to vendor meetings market trips trade publications and commercial store visits.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li><li>Works under the supervision of the Buyer or Planner Distributor and operates within the established Navy Exchange policies procedures and regulations. Exercises judgment and develops approach in routine and unusual matters.</li></ul><p>
Performance is evaluated based on operational performance of the assigned departments skills evaluation customer service collaboration and teamwork leadership and established individual performance objectives.</p><p>
The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required</p></div><div></div><div><p><br>
Total of 4 years of experience consisting of the following:</p><p><b>
GENERAL EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>
3 years general experience which was gained in administrative merchandising technical or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain a knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships and the ability to exercise mature judgment.</p><p><b>
OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>
1 year of education above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor s degree for 3 years of general experience.</p><p><b>
ND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>
1 year of progressive experience which provided background in procurement practices methods and procedures developing and maintaining open-to-buy selecting sources of supply comparison shopping review of merchandising for pricing markdowns and stock rotation planning and developing sales promotions and other merchandise controls or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and ability within the procurement operational area.</p><div><br>
</div></div><div><b>
Job</b><b>:</b> Buying</div><div><b>
Schedule</b><b>:</b> Full-Time (35 + hours)</div><div><b>
Unposting Date</b><b>:</b> Dec 21, 2025, 10:59:00 PM</div></div>

ASSISTANT BUYER - HEALTH AIDS

Kroger

<div>Work with planner to develop and attains budgeted sales, gross margin, and market share for assigned category. Locate and select assortment for the enterprise and manages vendor relationships to maximize sales, margin and minimize cost. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.<b>Minimum
</b><br>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business or related field plus two years combined Assistant Buyer and Assistant Planner experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
</li><li>Accuracy/attention to detail
</li><li>Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
</li><li>Familiarity with retail industry/technical terms and processes
</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
</li><li>Ability to continue education
</li></ul><br>
<b>Desired</b><br>
<ul><li>Familiarity with commodity markets
</li><li>Experience directing/participating on project teams
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and communicate corporate strategic category plans with focus on division's needs</li>
<li>Maintain an awareness of current sales trends and assesses impact on business needs</li>
<li>Create business plan for the category and communicates to divisions</li>
<li>Create end-to-end sales plan, display plans and ad plans customized for each division</li>
<li>Maintain division specific ESPs</li>
<li>Review sales, profit and promotional performance by division
</li><li>Locate and select new products
</li><li>Price merchandise under IMU pricing or other corporate pricing strategies, maintaining competitiveness while maximizing sales and profit potential; coordinates with pricing analyst on competitive price checks and following corporate pricing strategies
</li><li>Manage vendor relationship for the enterprise, including negotiating vendor allowances and payment terms
</li><li>Review vendor stock status against period estimates and orders, as necessary
</li><li>Develop Kroger-specific selling programs for category</li>
<li>Partner with Planner on financial planning, vendor financial plans and strategies
</li><li>Participate in floor planning and planogramming processes
</li><li>Maintain comprehensive awareness of industry trends, competitive landscape across the enterprise and regional needs
</li><li>Conduct store tours across the enterprise
</li><li>Develop advertising campaigns; selects merchandise to advertise
</li><li>Work with Product Development team to establish, buy, and market private label product
</li><li>Develop Corporate Brand strategy and implements in all markets, including procured product lines in assigned categories
</li><li>Support and assists with research and resolution for bi-way requests
</li><li>Maintain debit voucher form</li>
<li>Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
</li><li>Travel independently on a regular basis
</li><li>Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation</li></ul></div>

Sr Buyer, Home

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