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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Hiring for Licensed Merchandise Buyer – VolShop at Knoxville, TN Full Time
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Description
LICENSED MERCHANDISE BUYERJOB SUMMARY:Responsible for buying assigned categories of licensed merchandise for the University of Tennessee VolShop. Manages all aspects of product placement, pricing and markdowns for assigned buying categories. Develops and executes merchandise strategies, assortment plans and purchase orders based on sales data and customer feedback. Works closely with vendors and store managers to select, allocate and maintain inventory for multiple stores. Performs all functions of data entry and maintenance and constantly reviews for errors and other issues. The Buyer will focus on achieving sales, gross margin, and turn over objectives in their assigned area of the business.
LICENSED MERCHANDISE BUYERJOB SUMMARY:Responsible for buying assigned categories of licensed merchandise for the University of Tennessee VolShop. Manages all aspects of product placement, pricing and markdowns for assigned buying categories. Develops and executes merchandise strategies, assortment plans and purchase orders based on sales data and customer feedback. Works closely with vendors and store managers to select, allocate and maintain inventory for multiple stores. Performs all functions of data entry and maintenance and constantly reviews for errors and other issues. The Buyer will focus on achieving sales, gross margin, and turn over objectives in their assigned area of the business.
Qualifications
WORK PERFORMED:Select merchandise, negotiate best costs and delivery of product for assigned categories. Analyze business to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, class and SKU for assigned categories. Execute open-to-buy process to manage business in-season and maximize opportunities for assigned categories.Attending vendor meetings and some trade shows and buying events. Identify and source new products for assigned categories.Creation of SKUs and purchase orders for incoming merchandise. Work with the distribution center to ensure correct flow of merchandise and replenish stores as needed.Enter price changes and markdowns. Work with the Distribution Center to resolve issues regarding style numbers/pricing/tagging/UPC information.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree highly desirable.1 years’ experience in retail environment.1-3 years’ experience buying for retail operation preferred.
Job: Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Volshop
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 30, 2023, 2:11:03 PM
