What are the responsibilities and job description for the APPAREL BUYER - HANOVER, MARYLAND position at DTLR, Inc.?
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Position Summary
The Apparel Buyer will be responsible for attaining or exceeding sales and gross margin plans within assigned departments through effective planning, negotiation and buying of merchandise. Works under the supervision of a buyer, operating within established guidelines. Collaborates with planning, ensures the timely delivery of orders and adjusts accordingly to stay on stock plan. Maintains positive relationships with vendors, attends trade shows and markets.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage sales and profitability for $100MM apparel business.
- Manage apparel and accessory categories at DTLR.
- Merchandise and develop private label business to maximize profitability.
- Plan and develop target branded merchandise categories. (i.e. capris, basic denim)
- Manage inventory levels of all designated departments to plan and be responsible to maintain OTB on weekly and monthly basis.
- Work with allocator to monitor model stocks and replenishment in accessory businesses.
- Track all purchase orders and shipping details by vendor on a weekly basis.
- Reconcile purchases with receipts on a monthly basis by vendor.
- Manage store inventories to planned sales levels.
- Develop relationships with store management through regular visits and communication.
- Develop and manage apparel buying plans for all vendors by working with merchandising team to execute new store plans effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain regular contact with visual merchandising to plan, develop and maintain outlet and consolidation strategy for merchandise flow.
- Facilitate open and positive relationships with store managers through assisting with store merchandising, merchandise transfers, price revisions and product troubleshooting.
- Continuously evaluate and forecast upcoming trends through regular attendance at trade shows, vendor previews and regional visits
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required :
Education And / Or Experience
Skills And Knowledge Requirements
Physical Requirements
General Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per the company policy. Pay range : $75,000 - $90,000 (Depending on Experience); This role will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick leave, and company paid time off plan.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
