Buyer in Beaverton, Oregon - #67796 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 67796

Buyer
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for driving consumer-focused strategies and delivering product solutions tailored to market demands in the footwear and apparel sectors. Previous Buyer/Merchandising experience is highly preferred for this role. The candidate should be adept in handling various product categories with a focus on footwear and apparel, demonstrating a keen sense of market and consumer trends to drive product selections and assortments.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Buyer Responsibilities
•    Develop and execute consumer insights and assortment planning strategies to meet consumer demands and market trends.
•    Collaborate with product development teams to inform on consumer needs and preferences for both category and geographical considerations.
•    Build and manage directed product assortments that align with the company’s category vision and revenue targets.
•    Edit and curate product lines for specific locations and categories, including selecting products outside of the global core offerings to enhance variety and market relevance.
•    Ensure that all product initiatives consider the retail perspective, aiming to optimize market penetration and consumer satisfaction.

Buyer Qualifications
•    Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
•    Minimum of 5 years’ combined experience in retail, buying, and/or merchandising.
•    Proven track record as a buyer or merchandiser, preferably within the footwear and apparel industry.
•    Strong skills in customer service, merchandising, and retail management.

Compensation: 26.67/hr.

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