What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Buying Lead position at Berkshire Hathaway?
Job Description
The Sr. Merchandise Buyer plays a critical role in driving sales growth and profit maximization for Jordan's Furniture. This role requires a strategic thinker who can analyze market trends, negotiate with vendors, and develop effective merchandising strategies to optimize product assortment and maximize sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze sales data and customer feedback to inform buying decisions and optimize product assortment
- Collaborate with the procurement team to negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with vendors
- Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies to drive sales growth and profit maximization
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products
- Collaborate with the showroom design team to create visually appealing displays and room scenes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in business, marketing, or a related field
- 8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related field
- Proven track record of driving sales growth and profit improvement through effective sourcing and merchandising strategies
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Culture and Benefits
We pride ourselves on having a strong, loyal team culture that emphasizes stability, great benefits, and unique opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize that our employees are here to support their families, and we strive to support them in return.
The Sr. Merchandise Buyer plays a critical role in driving sales growth and profit maximization for Jordan's Furniture. This role requires a strategic thinker who can analyze market trends, negotiate with vendors, and develop effective merchandising strategies to optimize product assortment and maximize sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze sales data and customer feedback to inform buying decisions and optimize product assortment
- Collaborate with the procurement team to negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with vendors
- Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies to drive sales growth and profit maximization
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products
- Collaborate with the showroom design team to create visually appealing displays and room scenes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in business, marketing, or a related field
- 8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related field
- Proven track record of driving sales growth and profit improvement through effective sourcing and merchandising strategies
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Culture and Benefits
We pride ourselves on having a strong, loyal team culture that emphasizes stability, great benefits, and unique opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize that our employees are here to support their families, and we strive to support them in return.
