Buyer (Bed Bath & Beyond)

Kirkland's • Bristol, TN

419d

About The Position

The Buyer for Bed, Bath and Beyond is responsible for managing assigned merchandise categories to achieve sales, margin, and inventory turnover goals. This role involves executing various processes related to assortment planning, product selection, vendor negotiation, and marketing. The Buyer collaborates with multiple teams to enhance profitability and maximize shareholder value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years' experience with a mix of buying, planning and placement responsibilities
• Merchandising, product and analytical skills
• Proficiency in the use of desktop applications and Windows-based programs
• Retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations
• Ability to maintain and build strong working relationships
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to lift and move 45 pounds or more on a regular basis

Responsibilities

• Executes sales, margin and inventory plans to meet or exceed assigned area
• Monitors and responds to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variances
• Manages and maintains vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives
• Interacts with vendor community within Kirkland's standards as described in the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Manages vendor relationships, supporting vendor guidelines and contracts
• Drives the development of customer-driven assortment plans for assigned categories
• Understands the Bed, Bath and Beyond legacy brand and National Branded product lines, as well as competitor's strengths, weaknesses and strategies
• Partners with the Planner to evaluate receipts, sales, and markdowns, and to complete accurate forecasts
• Drives the on-time sample dates from vendors and provides direction to marketing and visual during advertising turn-ins, proofing and mock store set
• Establishes collaborative relationships with vendors ensuring availability and timely delivery of merchandise
• Monitors and maintains promotional performance
• Manages and controls the markdown process and communicates variances
• Analyzes sales trends, key items, vendor profitability and aged inventory, and makes recommendations for driving improved performance
• Responsible for product development and negotiation to include cost, subsidy, and terms
• Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland's Values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree