How much does a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Merchandise Buyer, Sr. salary in Los Angeles, CA is $164,687 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $139,815 and $188,147. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Merchandise Buyer, Sr. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Merchandise Buyer, Sr. Salary $117,171 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Merchandise Buyer, Sr. Salary $139,815 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Merchandise Buyer, Sr. Salary $164,687 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Merchandise Buyer, Sr. Salary $188,147 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Merchandise Buyer, Sr. Salary $209,506 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
25% $139,815 10% $117,171 90% $209,506 75% $188,147 $164,687 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Project Coordination: Managing daily operations of project tasks to ensure that a project successfully achieves its target goals.

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Casting: Casting is a manufacturing process in which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. It is used for making complex shapes that would be otherwise difficult.

Customer Service 15.88%
Project Coordination 1.84%
Casting 0.46%
Others 81.82%

Job Description for Merchandise Buyer, Sr.

Merchandise Buyer, Sr. selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Merchandise Buyer, Sr.

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For Merchandise Buyer, Sr., the first career path typically progresses to Merchandise Planning Manager.

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Merchandise Buyer, Sr. salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Merchandise Buyer, Sr., the highest Merchandise Buyer, Sr. salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Merchandise Buyer, Sr. salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Merchandise Buyer, Sr. salary is in Miami, FL, where the Merchandise Buyer, Sr. salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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