Senior Category Buyer

Do It Best Corp•Fort Wayne, IN

63d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Category Buyer is responsible for leading, directing, and developing one or more teams within Merchandising to develop and deliver to members programs and products to keep members competitive, profitable, in stock, and at the forefront of change and innovation. Keeps the teams focused on vendors, products, promotions, and pricing related activities to benefit members.

Requirements

4 year college degree in business or related field
8-10 years business experience (purchasing focus ideally)
Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access)
Home Improvement industry experience
Past record of accomplishments
2-5 years Management Experience
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently; flexible
Ability to effectively communicate complex and controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
Ability to partner with, collaborate with and influence internal and external team members
Complete assignments in a timely manner
Strong communications, organizational and project management skills
Ability to coach and develop team members
Strong analytical skills and attention to details
Self-starter with ability to draw conclusions and find solutions
Demonstrate a professional and positive demeanor

Nice To Haves

Retail experience
Retail financial planning and assortment planning experience
International or Global Sourcing experience including foreign supplier visits
Experience on a national perspective

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the specific Merchandise Departments as assigned:
Strategic Planning and budgeting for assigned areas
Strategic Planning specifically on: Sales strategies for departments and product categories
Product Assortment strategies for departments and product categories
Negotiations and program development with vendors
Managing, directing, and developing staff
Achieving Annual Performance Targets for each department on sales, margins, turns, and service level
Oversight and guidance on supplier selection and negotiations
Oversight and guidance on landed cost and pricing calculations
Oversight and guidance on RSC product assortment
Oversight and guidance on private label product assortment
Oversight and guidance on item selection for promotions
Oversight and guidance on Market programs and specials
Oversight and guidance on Member visits, sales opportunities, and communications
Oversight and guidance on work with the Alliance
Other related responsibilities as assigned
Participate on special projects (as assigned or self-perpetuated). Set objectives, determine action plans and set target completion dates.
Assume a leadership role in the Division and the Company
Assume a leadership role related to Merchandising topics with members and vendors
Develop sales, gross profit and stock turn goals for departments annually
Develop annual Key Initiatives for each Merchandising team