Buyer

Grigg’s ACE Hardware is seeking a qualified Merchandise Buyer to support our multiple locations in the Tri-Cities. Grigg’s/ACE Hardware’s goal is excellent service and product choices for our customers, which encourages customers to make Grigg’s/ACE Hardware their store of choice. Your role is integral to the success of that goal. 

A Buyer for Grigg’s/ACE Hardware will be responsible for the planning, purchasing, and merchandising of assigned lines to maximize sales and profits for the company.  Qualified candidates have an affinity for fine details, a passion for brand discovery, a high level of comfort with analytics and spreadsheets, and a love for logistics.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Purchase and auto-replenish stock orders.
• Research current trends in merchandise, ensuring the stores are relevant and competitive.
• Identify growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong Vendor and Customer relationships.
• Work with Store Managers communicating Merchandise Plans.
• Coordinate with the Advertisement Team for Sales and Promotions.
• Review orders and follow up on re-order inquiries.
• SKU creation and electronic inventory maintenance.
• Inventorying or counting items during the ordering process as needed.
• Perform cost updates manually or by using data import tools.
• Manage price changes.
• Maintain profit margins for assigned categories.
• Be able to use data and analysis and monitor historical sales data and trends.
• Coordinate instore promotions and advertising flyers for assigned categories.
• Manage defective returns and merchandise claims.
• General office organization and filing.
• Travel may be required.
• Perform daily duties when called upon, including merchandise transfers, receiving shipments, and remerchandising.
• Other duties as called upon and that naturally arise as the position evolves.