Associate Buyer-Hybrid- Journeys

Manage the product buying cycle for brands with lower impact and assist Buyer with managing buying cycle for higher magnitude brands. Job Responsibilities Write purchase orders and develop monthly flows for product buys, including size curve balancing Assist in product line building with (Buyers, Director and GMMs) Evaluate market trends, sales analytics and consumer tracking to assist in assortment building Participate in vendor meetings with Buyers, Director, Buying and GMMs Negotiate with vendors on requests for returns and markdowns, including damages Evaluate product lines from new vendors, recommend whether to test brand in stores Accurately track orders working cross functionally with Logistics, Distribution and Merchandising Communicate buy plans with Buyer/Merchandisers Job Requirements 2-5 years’ experience in buying/merchandising Adept at retail math (sell thru, margin, inventory sales) Highly analytical and detail oriented Ability to utilize multiple software platforms Strong interpersonal skills Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Genesco