Retail Buyer - Apparel & Accessories

Green Bay Packers•Green Bay, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for buying, inventory control, web-site product assortment /content, new vendor opportunities and model inventory levels on categories / departments determined by the Merchandise Manager. The role is responsible for the profitability of the Packers Pro Shop through efficient buying, maintenance of gross margins, inventory control, and identification of market trends. The buyer will analyze key business metrics to identify and develop appropriate plans to drive sales as it pertains to supporting the Green Bay Packers fanbase. This role involves managing the buying of merchandise with an open-to-buy strategy, including writing and following up on purchase orders, monitoring incoming shipments, and ensuring quality control. The buyer will also resolve inventory discrepancies, maintain accurate product and pricing information, and manage new vendor inquiries and product opportunities. Additionally, the buyer will participate in assortment reviews, lead the markdown process, develop product newsletters, and assist with custom collections. The role also includes providing backup support for accounts receivable, inventory adjustments, and negative on-hand inventory investigations. Planning and overseeing in-store vendor activations, trunk shows, or promotional events is also part of the responsibilities. This position requires additional time as necessary, including nights, weekends, holidays, gamedays, and special events, as well as extended home game week hours and travel for vendor meetings and buying trips. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Prior retail experience in buying and merchandising (minimum of 5 years, preferably in licensed sports or fashion).
Undergraduate degree is preferred or Technical College degree with appropriate experience.
Position requires hands-on and self-starting, take-charge individual with outstanding organizational skills.
Strong administrative, communication & interpersonal skills.
Proven track record in managing retail financial applications such as building & managing sales plans, operating open-to-buy, and working with margins & markdowns.
Experience in developing and implementing promotional campaigns across all mediums.
A positive-natured, outgoing person who works well on small and large teams with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to adapt quickly to changing priorities and environments in real time.
Working knowledge of Retail computer-based applications and common office PC tools.

Nice To Haves

Exemplary skills in Excel or Photoshop a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the profitability of the Packers Pro Shop through efficient buying, maintenance of gross margins, inventory control, and identification of market trends.
Analyze key business metrics to identify and develop appropriate plans to drive sales as it pertains to supporting the Green Bay Packers fanbase.
Responsible for the buying of merchandise with an open-to-buy strategy including writing and follow-up on purchase orders.
Monitor incoming shipments to ensure they meet specifications and are being processed in a timely manner.
Responsible for quality control and rectifying any product issues with their vendors.
Resolving inventory discrepancies with finance and Retail Purchasing and Inventory Specialist.
Maintain accurate product and pricing information across systems and platforms.
Responsible for new vendor inquiries and reviewing new product opportunities and making recommendations to the Merchandise Manager.
Participate in regular reviews to identify assortment gaps and implement best practices.
Lead markdown process for buying department.
Responsible for developing bi-monthly newsletter with product information & oversight of training materials related to products to the retail department.
Assist Merchandise Manager with development of custom collections for multiple brands.
Assist buying team as back up for A/R, inventory adjustments, and monitoring negative on hand inventory and investigating issues.
Plan and oversee in-store vendor activations, trunk show, or promotional events.