Associate Buyer - Seasonal

At the Store Support Center, we’re in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Own a defined product category or subcategory, including assortment strategy, vendor matrix, and financial performance

Develop and execute seasonal and annual assortment plans aligned to customer needs, brand positioning, and business goals

Identify product opportunities through trend analysis, competitive shopping, and sales insights

Lead product ideation and development, translating trends and customer insights into compelling, differentiated assortments

Curate assortments across newness, core replenishment, and SKU rationalization to maximize productivity and growth

Build assortments optimized for both store and digital channels, incorporating customer behavior and purchase patterns

Financial Ownership & Inventory Management

Co-own OTB, receipt flow, and inventory investment decisions with Planning to deliver on sales, margin, and turn targets

Apply retail math and analytical insights to balance growth, profitability, and inventory productivity

Monitor category performance and proactively adjust strategy based on business trends

Drive rapid, data-informed decisions on reorders, markdowns, consolidations, and product exits to optimize financial outcomes

Own vendor relationships for assigned categories, including sourcing, negotiations, cost management, and performance reviews

Collaborate closely with Planning, Allocation, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Store Operations to bring assortments to market effectively

Present category strategies, performance insights, and recommendations to leadership

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field

3+ years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, or related functions

Experience with assortment planning and forecasting tools

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, inventory, and financial data

Solid understanding of retail math, margins, and inventory management principles

Strong product judgment with a balance of trend awareness, customer insight, and commercial instincts

Ability to make decisions by combining data, intuition, and brand perspective

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail/merchandising systems

Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities

Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program

Grow and Thrive Your Way: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development

Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together

Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program

More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.

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