Merchandise Buyer jobs in Indiana

Merchandise Buyer 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 researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Buyer - Footwear (Retail Merchandise)
  • Shoe Sensation, Inc.
  • Jeffersonville, IN FULL_TIME
  • Buyer – Footwear (Retail Merchandise)
    The Buyer reports to the GMM.
    As the Buyer, you will plan and purchase style and quantity as well as determine the relevant quality of merchandise in accordance with customer demand, market trends, brand direction and fiscal obligations. You will be empowered to drive results as you maximize sales and gross margin performance coupled with inventory management. This is an analytical job—we need someone who is detail oriented and enjoys operating control-related standards and procedures.
    This role is instrumental in collaboration with the other buyers and assistants, allocation and planning, merchandise analysts, merchandising, and marketing, etc.
    This position must demonstrate the ability to propose decisions within the framework of strategic initiatives and tactical imperatives. The Buyer will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to accomplish company goals and objectives. The buyer is expected to successfully execute on financial models, strategic plans, and tactical imperatives to support the business plan in today’s changing market, as well as be able to strategically plan for the future.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Execute and achieve or exceed category sales, gross margin and inventory goals.
    • Develop and execute merchandise strategies and assortment plans that meet the needs of our customers, as well as, the goals and objectives of the department and the company
    • Consistently review and edit product lines, ensuring there is a balanced SKU assortment in style, pattern, color, and size.
    • Manage all aspects of the merchandise offering – brands, selection, mix, pricing, and promotions.
    • Manage OTB expectations and react timely to business needs
    • Prepare and present product and merchandise analysis and reports for key periods for vendor and internal review meetings.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to meet category goals
    • Negotiate with key vendors to achieve best cost and terms, timely delivery, and quality of product to maximize sales and margin goals.
    • Negotiate and manage vendor cooperative marketing dollars, ecommerce opportunities, and drop ship programs.
    • Identify new brands and proprietary opportunities to increase and expand selection across categories.
    • Anticipate market changes and establish a plan to attain sales and margin goals.
    • Drives compliance and standards for company processes and policies within their area and with direct reports.
    • Travel to attend relevant trade shows, vendor meetings, and markets to observe trends, gather product information, select merchandise and establish vendor relationships.
    • Plan promotional events and execution; while ensuring accuracy on details such as pricing and marketing signage.
    • Work closely with marketing team and visual merchandiser to portray product offerings to drive sales goals.
    • Work closely with planning team to manage inventory levels and flow of merchandise into and out of the distribution center.
    • Train, motivate and develop Assistant Buyers as needed to ensure performance and personal growth
    • Coach and develop Associate Buyer(s) and Assistant Buyer(s) to ensure growth and readiness for next level position.
    • Special projects as assigned
    Minimum Qualifications
    • 1-2 years of experience as a Buyer or Buyer Assistant
    • Bachelor’s degree in Retail Merchandising or related field required.
    • Demonstrates management experience
    • Experience as a Planner or Allocator, is desirable
    • Possesses skills of Flexibility and Agility – quickly understand, assess, problem solve, execute
    • Proven contract negotiation skills
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
    • Results driven related to accomplishment of goals, objectives, outcomes within deadlines.
    • Decisive decision-making skills and the facility to plan and prioritize short- and long-range projects
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
    • Travel up to 20%
    Compensation
    • Commensurate Salary with Bonus Opportunities
    • PTO package – 4 weeks
    • Eligible for Medical Benefit Package
    • 401k with Company match
    • Employee Discount in stores
    Company Overview:
    We LOVE Shoes!!! Our mission at Shoe Sensation, Inc. is to provide quality and brand name footwear for the entire family. From toddlers to seniors, our large selection of shoes has something for everyone as the typical Shoe Sensation will showcase over 10,000 pairs of the latest styles.
    Since opening in 1984, Shoe Sensation has focused on bringing America’s top footwear brands to growing communities in the Midwest and South. Shoe Sensation has achieved success through superior merchandise assortment, and outstanding customer service, within a well-designed and comfortably appointed store environment.
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Full-Time Warehouse Associate
  • Buyer’s Market Muncie, LLC
  • Muncie, IN FULL_TIME
  • Buyer’s Market is an innovative off-price retailer purchasing secondary market goods from major brands and retailers. We purchase these goods for less, which allows us to pass the savings to our custo...
  • 3 Days Ago

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AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time) - US
  • Merchandise Leader (Part-Time) - US - American Eagle Outfitters Careers
  • United States, IN PART_TIME
  • BE PART OF SOMETHING REAL YOUR ROLE As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store is always rocking AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise li...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time) - US
  • Merchandise Leader (Part-Time) - US - American Eagle Outfitters Careers
  • United States, IN PART_TIME
  • BE PART OF SOMETHING REAL YOUR ROLE As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store is always rocking AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise li...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Wynright
  • Hobart, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Location US-IN-Hobart Title WYN- Buyer # of Openings 1 Shift 1st Shift Company Division WYN Overview Daifuku is the nation's leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handli...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Nucor Fastener Indiana
  • Saint Joe, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Division: Nucor Fastener Indiana Location: St. Joe, IN, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Basic Job Functions: **This position is on-site located in St Joe** Salary range of $58...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Retail Merchandise Buyer
  • ULINE
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Retail Merchandise Buyer Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 At Uline, our products are...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Assistant
  • 24 Seven Talent
  • Framingham, MA
  • Merchandise Assistant -Contract Length: through Dec 2024 -Hours: Fulltime, Monday-Friday -Pay Rate: $25/hr -Location: Fr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Buyer
  • Lids
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • About Our Company Lids is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Jr Buyer & Merchandiser
  • REVOLVE
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE: REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Generation ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Buyer
  • MICHIGAN MAINTENANCE SUPPLY LTD
  • Warren, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Prepare the merchandise assortment plan for the company, manage the OTB and purchase the...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandising Buyer
  • Recreational Equipment, Inc.
  • Posted Date: Mar- 3-2022 Job ID: 23554 Job Type: Full Time Job Function: Merchandising City: Seattle State: Washington S...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Web Site Merchandiser / Buyer
  • Farmandfleet
  • Janesville, WI
  • **Web Site Merchandiser / Buyer** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Janesville, Wisconsin * Home Office * 8789 ** Share Job** ** Job ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Merchandise, Games & Extra Charge
  • Knott's Berry Farm
  • Buena Park, CA
  • Overview: Accountable for the overall operational success of the Merchandise Division, which consists of the Retail, Gam...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ (listen) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. Indiana is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Indiana borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west. Before becoming a territory, various indigenous peoples and Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of ye...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer jobs
$94,938 to $128,877