Senior Buyer - Snacks & Confections

Dufry Careers•East Rutherford, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose: The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing for Snacks in alignment with the company’s goals and current trends for Duty Free locations, ensuring the right products are available to meet customer demands while maximizing profitability.

Requirements

The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 6 years
Requires 6 years as in a retail operations role with a focus in buying or merchandising
A bachelor’s degree in a business, marketing, or management program related to the functional area can count for 2 of the 6-year requirement
3-5 years of retail operations experience
Training that leads to an in-depth understanding of the buying function
Knowledge of financial tools and concept profitability; has the ability to understand and use market research and market trend information to maximize profitability
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work enthusiastically and independently with constantly changing priorities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent written communication and interpersonal communication skills
Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of buying decisions and to advance the organization’s goals
Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances
Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments to achieve common goals
Requires ability to travel up to 15% of the time for meetings and to visit branch locations

Responsibilities

Sources, develops, and curates new brands and product assortments that align with the company objectives, customer preferences and market trends
Monitors industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities to proactively identify opportunities and challenges; adjusts assortments accordingly
Manages supplier and vendor relationships, negotiates pricing and terms, and maintains optimal delivery schedules
Analyzes sales data and performance metrics to make informed decisions on assortment mix and inventory replenishment
Develops and maintains an understanding of the target audience, adjusting assortments to match evolving consumer preferences
Address aged and slow-moving inventory levels and develop strategies for markdowns and promotions
Executes SKU rationalization to maximize performance based on space allocation
Partners with Planner using the OTB to manage stock levels
Develops an exit strategy on non-go forward items; negotiates RTVs, implement markdowns, promotions, and price changes