What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apparel Buyer position at Avant Search?
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute merchandising, pricing, and marketing strategies for assigned product categories.
- Analyze market trends, product life cycles, and e-commerce/catalog performance to inform business decisions.
- Create and implement a product line vision.
- Curate a competitive, customer-focused product assortment while monitoring industry trends and competitors.
- Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and manage inventory levels.
- Evaluate suppliers on product quality, pricing, demand, and ROI.
- Forecast sales potential by season in partnership with planning and sales teams.
- Assess financial results by category and implement necessary action plans.
- Develop seasonal assortments, promotional strategies, and exit plans for aging inventory.
- Determine optimal order quantities based on sales data and open-to-buy plans.
- Identify and capitalize on market trends to drive business growth.
- Perform additional tasks to support corporate and store teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 2 years of apparel buying experience.
- Strong background in replenishment and buying operations.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
