Associate Buyer, Accessories

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Serve as an expert by using historical data to build the right assortment for accessories categories. Strategic channel segmentation and geographical location assortment planning will be critical to support the category/brand vision.

• Efficiently achieve sales and profit targets by consistently reviewing and appropriately editing product lines ensuring there is a balanced SKU assortment in style pattern color and size while increasing productivity.

• Work in tandem with planners analyzing past sales figures and current trends to anticipate future product needs and devise a merchandise business objective.

• Partner with Store Planners on initial Pre-Distribution when placing buys and review again 60- days prior to arrival.

• Must possess strong analytical skills advanced Microsoft Excel skills as well as understanding of retail math.

• Must possess strong communication and presentation skills and must have the ability to effectively articulate their point of view and support decisions with fact-based details.

• Buy specific SKU counts and quantities of inventory for each channel type (Concept Web Outlet Big Box store types) throughout the season.

• Deliver results for each gender/category performance based on strategic goals and budget expectations.

• Analyze sales inventory and margin by style to ensure appropriate inventory levels and pricing strategies to support the business.

• Store centric mindset with focus on store level style level performance.

• Ability to recognize current and future trends and react and adjust buys accordingly.

• Propose strategic pricing strategies inclusive of markdowns by gender category and channel type.

• Partner closely with licensed brand partners to develop assort and execute accessories programs that align with brand standards financial targets and seasonal strategies.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

• Superior communication skills; able to communicate persuasively influentially and responsibly across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.

• Must be driven to excel and succeed taking full ownership for his or her success.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Must have aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of retail math skills.

• Excels in team-environments and in building and developing strong interpersonal relationships while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 3 years of experience in buying with a medium to large Accessories Retailer.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables v-lookups etc.)

• Required travel: 20-30%

The pay range for this role is $72000-$87000/yr USD.

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About Skechers

Skechers a global Fortune 500 company developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear apparel and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores e-commerce and digital stores and through our more than 5300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for the job position to perform the essential functions.