Jewelry/Ecommerce Buyer

Kroger•Portland, OR

19h

About The Position

Purchase and negotiate product and programs for the Jewelry eCommerce sales channel. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Minimum BA/BS degree in business or related field plus two years retail store operations experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
Minimum 18 years of age
Ability to pass drug test
Ability to work weekends on a regular basis
Ability to travel independently on a regular basis
Accuracy/attention to detail
Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects
Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Magic, and jewelry system software
Retail store managerial experience
Experience directing and participating on project teams

Responsibilities

Model “Customer 1st” behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
Negotiate, select, and purchase merchandise from vendors
Work with other Jewelry Buyers to expand online assortments across all jewelry and watch categories
Communicate effectively, both internally and externally
Assess eCommerce merchandise mix to continually improve assortments
Assist to implement solutions to problems and act decisively to develop and execute on appropriate action plans
Make timely, sound purchasing decisions by assessing large amounts of data
Analyze the site presentation and merchandise the site accordingly
Critically assess the price/value relationship based on knowledge of market and current business.
Maintain adherence to Company vendor guidelines
Seek out new resources to broaden merchandise mix and pursue creative methods of seeking out desired merchandise
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through prudent and effective inventory management.
Identify areas of performance which do not meet expectations and develop strategies to improve those areas
Drive the development of the planning and forecasting process and the setting of inventory targets for each online category
Analyze competitive information and provide input to the eCommerce strategy to maximize performance
Work effectively with all operational and analytical groups to achieve objectives
Help develop and monitor Vendor Fulfilled Inventory Drop Ship (VFIDS) scorecard and take action accordingly
Evaluate and make vendor return decisions on salvaged merchandise
Responsible for proper liquidity management by effectively managing Open-to-Buy
Complete competition comparison
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation