What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apparel Buyer position at HAMRICK'S INC?
Job Type
Full-Time Salary
Shift
Day
Location
Gaffney, SC (Corporate)
Immediate Supervisor
EVP/Chief Merchandising Officer
Benefits
401k
Health Insurance
HSA Contributions
Dental & Vision
Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (per guidelines)
Vacation Pay (based on eligibility guidelines)
Holiday Pay (per guidelines)
Christmas Bonus
Annual Performance Reviews
Sales Performance Bonuses (discretionary)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Discount
EAP Program
Referral Program
Jury Duty
Perks
Competitive wages
Flexible schedules
Closed on Sundays
Unique team culture
'Promote from within' philosophy
Comprehensive benefit package
Employee discount
Summary
Hamrick's is seeking a dynamic and experienced Apparel Buyer to join our merchandising team. This role is crucial to ensuring a well-curated and competitive home goods selection that meets the needs of our customers and supports our business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail buying and planning, vendor negotiation, trend analysis, and inventory management.
Responsibilities
Build category and merchandise strategies which support the company’s growth and promotional goals.
Run the day-to-day operations of the department including the financial accountability to the Open-to-Buy; accurate forecasting of weekly and monthly sales, implementation of promotional activity and building marketing strategies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing, delivery, terms and margin requirements.
Plan and manage classification assortments across multiple locations, ensuring consistency and variety.
Optimize sales, inventory levels, and gross profit by analyzing and evaluating current and projected trends.
Review and analyze sales performance, adjusting strategies to meet sales and margin goals.
React quickly to changing consumer demands and market trends.
Collaborate with marketing teams to create impactful promotions and campaigns for the apparel departments.
Travel as needed to attend trade shows, vendor meetings, and store visits.
Qualifications
3 years of experience in retail buying and planning, with a focus on footwear preferred.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in trend forecasting and financial analysis.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Knowledge of retail merchandising software and systems is a plus.
Passion for retail and a strong understanding of the Hamrick's customer base.
Required Experience
3 years of experience in retail buying and planning, with a focus on footwear preferred.
A family-owned retail department store.
Hamrick's is a family-owned retailer with 80 years of excellence in providing value-driven merchandise to our loyal customers. We take pride in offering a wide range of quality products, from apparel to footwear, while maintaining our commitment to superior customer service.
Founded In 1945, Hamrick's currently operates at 21 locations in 5 states. Our core value of Great Brands and Incredible Prices Is successful due to our Great Teams and Incredible People, people just like you!
We have a promotion from within philosophy that fosters an environment of learning and growth where each employee can reach their highest potential. Hamrick's is growing and our success provides advancement opportunities in our stores and in our corporate office.
At Hamrick's we value our culture of honesty, integrity, and respect for each other. We are closed for business on Sundays to provide our team members with a better work life balance. We offer competitive wages, flexibility, and fair expectations for our employees.
Join our team and contribute to a legacy of success as we celebrate our 80th year!!
