Clothing Buyer

North40 Outfitters•Great Falls, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 company's 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.

Requirements

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
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Retail experience preferred

Responsibilities

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 store’s 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.