Clothing Buyer

North 40 Outfitters in Great Falls MT is seeking a Clothing Buyer to join our team.  We believe that each team member plays a vital role in our companys success and we are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self.  As a Clothing Buyer at North 40 you play a key role in the overall customer experience by providing our customers with high-quality products selected for value and usability.  You will be responsible for gathering and evaluating data to make strategic buying and category decisions.

This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm.  This position will be required to work upwards of 55 hours a week.  This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications :

• Willingness to share credit work with others in a team environment and define success collectively rather than individually
• Ability to take the initiative embrace change and learn new things
• Drive to be dependable and to perform well against the expectations of the role
• Purchasing and negotiations experience required
• Retail experience preferred
• Possess extensive knowledge/experience in the clothing industry
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Gather evaluate and interpret multiple data points to make strategic buying and category decisions 
• Responsible for related product life cycle from planning and initial release to monitoring trends replenishment and clearance process including ad planning and placement
• Follow guidelines to expand add or discontinue products based on historical selling patterns/forecasts.
• Negotiate category buys and adjustments. 
• Analyze business weekly and monthly to develop strategies that should be defined at the top level then drill down for action plan and execution deliverables.
• Maintain strong positive and productive relationships with current vendors and the stores sales and marketing teams to execute strategies
• Monitor competition both from brick and mortar stores and online retailers and pursue competitive advantages.
• Partner with fellow buying team to analyze category sales and inventory challenges.  As a team develop action plans and distribute responsibilities equitably and report on progress.
• Communicate trends review strategies and monitor progress weekly on a broad array of SKUs. 
• Collaborate with and provide directions to Assistant Buyer(s) to ensure achievement of category goals and financial plan
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through publications research vendor and manufacturer contacts workshops personal networks and attendance at industry shows.
• Have an unquenchable passion for the retail industry and all things outdoors.
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques.  Physical ability to lift and carry 0-10 lbs. continuously 10-25 lbs. frequently and 25-55 lbs. occasionally and team lift anything over 55 lbs. 

Additional Information :

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive wage a rewarding work environment and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays a 401(k) option Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) medical dental vision and life insurance and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells. 

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time