What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer (FT) position at DecksDirect?
DecksDirect is looking to hire a data-driven, analytical and tenacious Product Buyer to join our Merchandising team. This role is accountable for a designated product assortment, including the sales, margin and inventory of that buying category. We carry the largest in-stock selection of decking materials, so actively managing your product lines is critical in serving our customers first.
At DecksDirect, our aim is to be reliable and fun! Our team members share the company's core values and we live those core values…Every day. We also know how to have a good time! With annual BBQs, team outings, softball matches and Friday afternoon brew in the office; it's hard to find a reason not to smile with the group at DecksDirect.
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Responsibilities:
- Product purchasing decisions that lead us to meet our sales and inventory goals
- Analyze market trends and competition
- Maintain product and purchase order data in our system
- Professional knowledge of your product
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with our vendors
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, and retail merchandising (preferred, but not required)
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Desire and ability to work cross-functionally
- A sense of humor (required)
- Ability to travel 2-3 times each year
Position Details:
- In-person position
- Full-time, Monday-Friday
- Salaried position
- Reports to: Merchandising Director
- Location: Plymouth, MN
Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401k - Save for the future with our 3% company matching program!
- Paid holidays - Spend time with your friends and family during special times of the year!
- PTO - accrued paid time off to be able to chill and relax!
- Casual Dress Code - We like being comfortable at work and showing off our unique fashion styles (Even Brent's New Balance Sneakers!)
- Free coffee, cool people, fun culture, starter NERF gun and dart supply!
Our Culture:
DecksDirect has a fun and positive culture. We don’t just look for new people who fit the culture, but help improves it. We strive to find and place the right person in the right seat throughout the company. We are looking for someone whose core values align with ours:
- Do the Right Thing
- Service the Customer First
- It All Begins with Self
- Deliver Excellence Every Day
- Maintain an Edge Above the Rest
Our Company:
DecksDirect is a deck project company committed to helping people build better decks. Founded in 2008, DecksDirect is an online retailer and distributor of deck-building products that plan smooth, stress-free deck projects for customers across the United States. With our friendly, experienced project managers, reliably fast shipping and the industry’s largest in-stock selection, DecksDirect celebrates every amazing deck and every happy customer - including 70,000 five-star reviews and counting!
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