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Experience
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Phoenix, AZ
Buying Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Klocko, West and Rau
Phoenix, AZ
Buying Manager
- Responsible for the hiring, training and performance management of the Buyer Assistants, tracks and monitors daily attendance and overtime
- Work with Sales and Account Management team to suggest publishers and review their performance (key metrics: CPCV)
- Maintains process management, teamwork and productivity measurements
- May manage suppliers as related to AmerisourceBergen's commitment for the Category Management initiative
- Actively manage, mentor, and develop a team of buyers
- Performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character
- Where no global strategy exists, create tactical subcategory plan and manage this
Chicago, IL
Non-apparel Buying Manager Emeia
Chicago, IL
Hilpert Group
Chicago, IL
Non-apparel Buying Manager Emeia
- Manage the Mainline end–to-end product life-cycle: from Corporate development stage, to exit strategy (Mark-down/Outlets), through in store execution
- Highly organized, detail oriented and can multi task with excellent time management
- Coach and develop the merchant team through strategic thinking, customer centric approach, strong financial acumen and Left/Right brain balance
- Achieve the Regional Budget through a holistic management of the product assortments in the mainline retail distributions channels Physical & Digital
- Based on seasonal performance reviews, identify new Business opportunities and formulate key Merchandising strategies to deliver the Regional financial targets
- Working in collaboration with various cross-functional team, implement and drive merchandising monthly strategies & floorset launches to optimise financial performance
- Managing the assortment with a true a cross-functional effort, deliver a consistent Brand message across the network
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Dallas, TX
Senior Buying Manager, Joss & Main
Dallas, TX
Treutel-O'Conner
present
Dallas, TX
Senior Buying Manager, Joss & Main
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- Analyze event and category performance and drive the analytical development of the team
- Create strategic supplier account plans; expand upon existing supplier relationships
- Create strategic growth plans for team to hit monthly and yearly growth targets of product classes within your buying categories
- Negotiate buying terms with suppliers (selection, price, quantity, and delivery terms) and actively develop team in all areas of negotiation
- Manage multiple teams of buyers and categories to exceed specific revenue and margin targets
- Familiarity with private sales trends and developments
- Lead process improvement discussions across the organization
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Management
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Management
Central Michigan University
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Management
Skills
Skills
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of fundamental concepts, principles, practices and procedures in Procurement
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of ABC policies, programs & services and products
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong mathematical skills
- Strong organizational skills; with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
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Buying Manager, Baby, Gap Europe Online Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop/decide the product assortment, merchandise point of view, shop strategies, key item positioning, and promotional plans; ensuring that the collection is compelling, commercially viable and supports overall business objectives
- Develops seasonal business strategies that meet or exceed financial goals and customer expectations. Performs and/or directs daily activities that supports the merchandising strategies and drives the creation of a simple and compelling product presentation that will inspire the customer to buy. Builds strong partnerships with other members of the cross-functional team and brand counterparts
- Create pre-season sales, gross margin and inventory plans by division and department that support product strategies
- Leads management of the website to create a compelling product experience on the site, to include inspirational merchandise presentation, simple and intuitive category navigation, and clear and accurate product details
- Manage the financial success of the division by meeting sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals
- Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by division/department and class
- Represent division and present a point of view in business and milestone meetings including financial results, forecast and strategies
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-channel partners to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities by division/department and class
- Own open-to-buy forecasts. Present financial forecast and supporting action plans in open-to-buy/monthly forecast meetings
- Re-forecast sales and manage inventory for basic styles to meet divisonal financial goals
- Manage and communicate markdown & promotional recommendations and strategies
- Develop and maintain cross-channel relationships with global partners
- Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented nvironment with peers and cross-functional team
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-brand and cross-functional team (merchandising, marketing, production, planning, and DC/Operations)
- Develop cross-divisional relationships to share best practices
- Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best-practices and develop systems knowledge
- Able to negotiate with and influence peers and members of cross-functional team
- Able to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and cross-functional teams
- Effectively manage and support 2 direct reports to ensure job satisfaction and future talent development by providing the appropriate tools and training
- Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
- Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Demonstrates logical analysis and problem solving skills
- Able to interpret current business results to identify key learnings and develop future strategies
- Possesses a clear understanding of financial measurements including: sales, gross margin, inventory productivity measures, etc. and how to impact them
- Facility with personal computers, including the ability or aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
- 3+ years as a Merchandiser, Buyer or equivalent
- 3+ years of retail buying, planning or related analytical experience
- 1-3 years of management experience
- Must be able to operate a computer
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Buying Manager Reebok Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop merchandise strategy for categories in line with company & brand strategy,
- Reforecast sales & stock position at regular intervals,
- Participate for certain projects with wider scope within the business,
- Highlight business opportunities by identifying the best selling styles and monitor size, curves, colour and fashion trends,
- Price the products to the optimum level taking into consideration market factors,
- Recommend the timing, lines to be included in sales and mark down percentages,
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E-commerce Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Work on and manage the buying process for all the categories for the European online store, ensuring Seasonal product selection and purchases maintaining coordination across all categories
- Develop and improve the buying process for e-commerce channel in new countries
- Manage the plan sales and open to buy by category and collection (Seasonal and Carryover)
- Optimize and target buying on e-Commerce market needs and exploit all opportunities to ensure maximum growth
- Develop with Buyers a request of key product images in order to support the buying strategy and target sales during the season
- Strong relationships with e-Commerce team, Business Planning and Style
- Work in a synergic way with WW Digital Merchandising to ensure alignment with the brands image and placement
- Partner with EMEAIR Buyers in order coordinate on all the categories
- Analyze sales, inventory, price and selling trends
- Maximize sales results and product performance in order to achieve planned objectives
- Work with Buyers for monitoring the business also by collaborating with the e-Store Manager, Regional Merchandiser and WW Content Management
- Supervise website product merchandising, placement and visibility to optimize sales and alignment with buying strategy
- Guarantee the right product rotation adopting price action policies
- Ensure the achievement of BDG and FCT
- Define product communication strategic actions
- Estimate the Loss Mkd to retail for season
- Work on competitors’ analysis
- Study and understand trends and online markets
- Manage a continuous and successful team growth
- Upgrade and improvement of IT systems
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Buying Manager, Joss & Main Resume Examples & Samples
- Negotiate buying terms with suppliers (selection, price, quantity, and delivery terms) and actively develop team in all areas of negotiation
- Manage monthly and yearly growth of product classes within your buying categories
- Analyze event and category performance and drive the analytical development of the team
- Lead process improvement discussions across the organization
- Highly goal oriented, entrepreneurial self-starter with multiple examples of success
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Senior Buying Manager, Joss & Main Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage multiple teams of buyers and categories to exceed specific revenue and margin targets
- Create strategic supplier account plans; expand upon existing supplier relationships
- Create strategic growth plans for team to hit monthly and yearly growth targets of product classes within your buying categories
- Develop category strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals
- Collaborate with Assortment Planning (event and item analytics), Calendar (events and promotions) and Event Production (creative, copy, photo studio, merchandising) team to maximize sell through and item velocity
- Train, develop and mentor associates and buyers in Private Sale best practices
- 6+ years of retail merchandising/buying experience (strong preference for experience within an e-commerce organization and/or within the home space)
- Recognized effective manager and team motivator with experience managing 3 or more direct reports
- Familiarity with private sales trends and developments
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Buying Manager, Exclusive Brands Resume Examples & Samples
- Advance selection & assortment expansion, including identifying selection gaps, prioritizing new item & line queue
- Acts as team leader –Manage small team of Buyers, onboard new team members, and motivate team members to delivery against KPIs
- Forge and expand strong supplier partnerships
- 2-3 years of buying or other relevant experience
- A sense for style and the ability to “pick product” to hit trends, tastes, and maximize revenue given a highly curated selection
- A strong desire to win and drive successful collaboration with relative cross-functional teams/individuals
- Ability to “hit the ground running” – a self-starter and entrepreneur
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Senior Buying Manager, Exclusive Brands Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage a team of buyers to exceed specific revenue and margin targets
- Develop assortment plans and category strategy to achieve revenue, conversion and profitability goals, leveraging product instinct, marketplace trends, and sales/conversion data
- Manage monthly and yearly growth of product classes within buying categories
- 5+ years buying, sales, or directly relevant experience within the home furniture, home décor, interiors, housewares, and tabletop or lifestyle markets is preferred
- Demonstrated experience building a business or delivering against aggressive targets & goals in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
- Recognized effective manager and team motivator with experience managing 2 or more direct reports
- Demonstrated success in directly relevant role(s)
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Buying Manager, Bedroom Furniture Resume Examples & Samples
- Analyze competitors' marketing, selection, and pricing and assist in strategic changes around catalogue assortment
- Review weekly reports and assortment plans to identify sales trends, best sellers, product gaps
- Assist in the curation of house brands by identifying selection, aesthetic, and price point
- Maintain knowledge of market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion reacting accordingly to impact sales and gross margin
- Perform on-going analysis to be used in developing merchandise strategies and product assortment using available systems resources
- Partner and coordinate with internal stakeholders to help manage deadlines and ensure brand development/progress
- A track record for delivering audacious results (in academic, workplace, and/or extracurricular environments)
- Professional, bright, and customer-focused
- Sense of humor/great attitude
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Buying Manager, Birch Lane Resume Examples & Samples
- Negotiate buying terms with suppliers (selection, price, quantity, and delivery terms)
- Attend trade shows and exhibits, conduct buying trips on a regular basis
- Lead proprietary product development across key categories
- Merchandise catalogs with products from within their categories
- Manage inventory for their suppliers and product categories
- Seek out and improve processes where applicable
- 3+ years buying, sales, or directly relevant experience within the home furniture, home decor, interiors, housewares, tabletop, or lifestyle markets is preferred. Inventory planning and business analytics experience a plus
- Articulate, persuasive communicator with strong negotiating skills
- Goal oriented, entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives in a startup atmosphere
- Savvy, quick thinking and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
- Analytical thinker who looks for answers in the data
- Background in retail or merchandising preferred
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Senior Buying Manager, Birch Lane Resume Examples & Samples
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Catalog Production, Marketing, and Site Merchandising effectively to realize deadlines and contribute to overall business strategy
- Manage a team of associate and assistant buyers to specific revenue and margin targets, project deadlines, and development
- Hit revenue and margin targets outlined by the Head Merchant
- 4+ years buying, sales, or directly relevant experience within the home furniture, home decor, interiors, housewares, tabletop, or lifestyle markets is preferred. Inventory planning and business analytics experience a plus
- Familiarity with lifestyle brand trends and developments
- Effective manager and team motivator with experience managing 1 or more direct reports
- Process focused, with a tireless focus on quality output
- Demonstrated success in a directly relevant role
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Buying Manager, Boys, Gap Online Resume Examples & Samples
- Customer and product centric
- Systems & Tools Acumen: The ability to quickly develop tool and system proficiency
- Ability to formulate short term tactical plans that are effective, efficient and support business and product strategies
- Ability to effectively sell a point of view to both peers and upper management
- Demonstrate smart risk taking
- Be open-minded to and receptive of other’s opinions
- Adapt well to diverse audiences and environments
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Senior Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Effectively negotiate with and influence peers and cross-functional team members
- Able to build and maintain productive relationships with cross-brand and cross-functional teams
- Able to effectively manage and resolve conflict
- Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to dynamic, fast-paced, and fact-based environment
- Able to effectively lead and develop results-oriented teams
- Able to give timely and actionable feedback to direct reports and manager
- Able to develop, train, and motivate individuals
- Accurately assess employee strengths and developmental needs that support individual career development
- Proactively identify business issues and develop creative solutions
- Possess a clear understanding of financial measurements including; sales, gross margin, gross margin return on investment (GMROI), weeks on hand (WOH), weeks of supply (WOS), etc. and how to impact them
- Able to deliver convincing presentations that clearly identify business issues and advise decisions to all levels of management
- Communicates clearly and effectively - reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency
- Facility with personal computers, including the ability to understand available resources and technical applications
- 2-4 years experience as a Planner or equivalent
- 3-5 years of retail buying, planning or equivalent analytical experience
- 2-4 years of supervisory or coaching related experience
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Non-apparel Buying Manager Emeia Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage the Mainline end–to-end product life-cycle: from Corporate development stage, to exit strategy (Mark-down/Outlets), through in store execution
- Managing the assortment with a true a cross-functional effort, deliver a consistent Brand message across the network
- Achieve the Regional Budget through a holistic management of the product assortments in the mainline retail distributions channels Physical & Digital
- Partner with Finance and Planning to define Regional Budgets in line with 3 year Plan
- Based on seasonal performance reviews, identify new Business opportunities and formulate key Merchandising strategies to deliver the Regional financial targets
- Working in collaboration with various cross-functional team, implement and drive merchandising monthly strategies & floorset launches to optimise financial performance
- Drive Business through seasonal/ weekly KPI’s analysis
- Collaborate with Regional Directors and conduct store visits to identify adequate actions ensuring constant market connectivity & reactivity
- Focus on developing on important customers targets (Chinese, Russian, Middle Eastern)
- Formulate Brand right assortment and retail plan via collaboration with the Corporate Merchandising Team and in line with Regional strategy to
- Create profiled assortments in line with store clustering activity to maximize options, stock and space productivities
- Working with the Planning and Allocation Teams to identify and drive product exit strategies through ML Mark-down and Outlets Delisting activities
- Continually and strategically test new concept to identify future products opportunities
- Co-drive with VM team the implementation of the VM Precision & Discipline in all stores
- Partner with Consumer Insight Teams translating key behaviours and emerging trends into the Product Strategy - Chinese, Russian, Middle Eastern consumers
- Reinforce collaboration with the Corporate Team to effectively influence strategies definition and Range development
- Partnering with ‘Strategic Team’ and Store Design, define the most appropriate door profiling and floor layout
- Foster cross-functional Partnership creating a highly effective Merchandising team, assessing, developing and exposing the team members, especially the identified talents
- Coach and develop the merchant team through strategic thinking, customer centric approach, strong financial acumen and Left/Right brain balance
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Coaching and training opportunities to bolster your potential and expand your career
- A corporate culture where your skills are judged only by your results – our motto: wear sneakers, not ties
- Colleagues who not only work well together, but also have lots of fun
- A lively working atmosphere where you can also show off your sporting prowess at table football
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Buying Manager, BR Franchise Resume Examples & Samples
- Possess a clear understanding of financial metrics and levers, including sales, comp levers, gross margin, and inventory metrics
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with culturally diverse teams. Ability to adjust communication style in order to provide information and direction in an effective, accessible manner
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to problem solve independently and through strong partnerships with business partners across the globe; thrives in a dynamic environment with a high degree of ambiguity
- Utilize both internal and external resources to make informed decisions
- Works well with multi-functional teams to achieve objectives
- Quickly understand and work effectively in new tools and systems
- Confident training and mentoring across multiple reporting levels
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- 5-7 years buying, merchandise planning, or related analytical experience. Experience managing people is a pre-requisite. Experience with wholesale/franchise business a plus
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Senior Buying Manager, E-commerce Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead a team of E-commerce buyers and merchants to develop product assortment and merchandising strategies in order to optimize sales and margin
- Directs buying to ensure adequate volume/inventory levels, integrity of quality and pricing, and to maximize all aspects of open to buy for SpeedoUSA.com
- Drives merchandise strategies behind business plans; works closely with planning to ensure all product opportunities are pursued and appropriately planned
- Generate business analysis to track selling, identify key trends and maximize opportunities in the assortment in order to achieve continued growth and profitability for the direct to consumer E-commerce business
- Recommend timely markdowns on goods and reorders on best sellers. Share insight and opinion based on experience and analysis in order to grow and impact business
- Partner with cross functional teams to drive website features and product positioning, ensuring that key investments are represented
- Acts as product/market expert on competition and industry trends; works closely with design team to translate knowledge into innovative, relevant business opportunities
- Oversees assortment sku plans and final product selection for SpeedoUSA.com
- Review weekly stock-to-sales ratios; ensure departments achieve plan sales, plan turn, plan markups and plan markdowns
- Identify potential inventory liabilities and recommend strategies to maintain productive inventory levels
- Work closely with production planning and allocation teams to ensure product availability on all Speedo ecommerce properties
- Collaborate with the design teams to understand the inspiration behind the product and to ensure the appropriate focus is put on the groupings that are most profitable for the website and brand
- Oversees relationship between E-commerce and production/warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of goods to E-commerce fulfillment center
- Collaborate with E-Commerce Marketing Team on marketing calendar & ensure it is supported by product availability and inventory levels
- Manage career paths, development and succession plans of departments buying and merchandising team
- Advanced retail math and excellent Excel skills required
- Maintains good understanding of retail e-commerce
- Thorough understanding of backend systems to support and manage inventory planning
- Solid understanding & experience with online measurement systems
- Excellent analytical ability coupled with creative problem solving ability
- Ability to work well across multiple departments and independently
- Experience with ACS, Island Pacific, Web Analytics a plus
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Contractor Senior Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Customer and product centric
- Financial Acumen: The ability to use financial metrics to measure the performance of the business. Understand how financial levers impact results
- Business Acumen: The ability to read and react to business results, understanding how decisions impact those results
- Systems & Tools Acumen: The ability to quickly develop tool and system proficiency
- Ability to formulate short term tactical plans that are effective, efficient and support business and product strategies
- Ability to effectively sell a point of view to both peers and upper management
- Demonstrate knowledge of the target customer and of product trends
- Ability to analyze a problem skillfully, formulate a logical rational for the decisions and take action
- Demonstrate smart risk taking
- Accurately assess employee strengths and development needs
- Be open-minded to and receptive of other’s opinions
- Adapt well to diverse audiences and environments
- Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Organize and develop China Merchandise, managing relationship and expectation from both China Store management team and Japan Merchandising team
- In charge of product development for Retail Stores and Ecommerce, oversee the category revenue and profit
- Develop 300-450 items/quarter
- Identify and monitor China Young Adult trends
- Identify product opportunities and build strategic assortment plans that translate to merchandise that will surpass customer expectations
- Work closely with designers to develop quality products from concept-to-package under the prescribed timetable and identify capable and cost efficient vendors and/or factories
- Align strategy of the category with Retail Stores strategy. Find a best solution through communicating visual, marketing or any operational needs by being a collaborative and flexible partner with other team members both in China and Japan
- Good time management, negotiation skills, ability to take direction, understanding of logistics and the elements of Cost-of-Goods which include base cost, duty, freight and art costs
- In compliance with Brand rules and regulations in all aspects of the process to deliver products
- 4-5 years of professional merchandise product development experience
- 1-2 years for management experience
- Experience of using merchandising support systems (data input and Purchase Order creation) is plus
- Experience in merchandise operations and direct sourcing
- Retail industry experience with both hard and soft goods
- Corporate environment working experience
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Manager, Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage full financial P&L of their vendor matrix
- Develop and lead strategy for vendor negotiations
- Represent Amazon when meeting with senior executive teams from top vendors and build long term strategic relationships
- Develop and lead weekly, monthly, and annual buying, planning & marketing reviews
- Cross functional collaboration on necessary systems and processes to support business needs
- Manage the key business inputs of selection, price, and promotion to achieve our sales and margin targets
- Integrate strong and clear analysis and business rationale into sound decision making
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects & business partnerships
- Maintain an accurate and robust pipeline and commit to a forecast of specific business opportunities within a time period
- Work closely with global counterparts to share best practices and learn mistakes from the others
- Work closely with internal product management and development team to provide inputs to improve the tool sets and related infrastructure
- Build internal and external metric reports that drive new selection
- Manage & lead a team to address all of the above
- The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful mass-vendor marketing/acquisition and overall relationship management
- Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are musts
- Candidate must be an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant marketing/business development experience required
- Previous managerial experience of 2+ full-time employees
- Strong verbal and written communications skills in both Japanese and English are a must, as well as the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations
- Knowledge of the fashion industry is preferred
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Organize and develop China exclusive MD, managing relationship and expectation from both China Store management team and Japan MD team
- In charge of product development exclusively for Disney Store China for B&M and Ecommerce, oversee the category revenue and profit
- Identify and monitor China Young Adult trends and find a sweet spot between the trends and the value of Disney characters
- Align strategy of the category with TDS China strategy. Find a best solution through communicating visual, marketing or any operational needs by being a collaborative and flexible partner with other team members both in China and Japan
- In compliance with Disney rules and regulations in all aspects of the process to deliver products
- 1-2year for management experience
- Solid communication skills (internally and externally)
- Desire to learn, teach, and grow in a dynamic, collaborative environment
- Other requisites, languages
- Fluency in English, Mandarin
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- 4+ years of experience in a buying, planning, analytical, or related role
- Solid understanding of retail and e-commerce
- Superb business judgment and exceptional problem-solving skills, with a desire to build and manage one’s own business
- Strong analytical acumen and comfort generating and evaluating various forecasts and analyses
- Understanding of key retail metrics, including markup, margin, sell thru, turnover, and seasonal demand curves
- Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- A track record of developing strong vendor relationships with excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, planning, marketing, merchandising) to drive business goals
- Great communication skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to spot trends in the marketplace
- Knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), as well as an agility with web-based software applications and internally-developed systems
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for the hiring, training and performance management of the Buyer Assistants, tracks and monitors daily attendance and overtime
- Responsible for obtaining materials/goods from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
- Takes ownership for system forecasts based on historical demand or new customer requirements
- Partners with suppliers daily and acts as an advocate for AmerisourceBergen interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies
- Develops new solutions to various tactical challenges ABC faces as it relates to procuring product, supplier and distribution center relations
- Builds and maintains relationships with Suppliers and Distribution Centers to achieve and maintain the established Service Level objective. Supports special Customer Accounts, such as large Retail Chains or GPO Hospitals
- Responsible for pricing issues and reconciling invoice discrepancies while working in conjunction with Suppliers, Accounting, Accounts Payable and the Distribution Centers
- Manages Inventory levels by maintaining service levels, but preventing the purchase of non-productive inventory. Works closely with Suppliers and Distribution Centers to move any non-productive inventory
- Generates profit enhancing opportunities such as deals, rebates, allowances, new item purchases and promotional activities for the assigned suppliers
- Manages several contracts, programs and supplier agreements resulting in increased value for both AmerisourceBergen and its customers
- May manage suppliers as related to AmerisourceBergen's commitment for the Category Management initiative
- Ability to resolve issues independently
- Performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character
- Makes strategic decisions to find solutions to increase AmerisourceBergen's profitability
- Able to mentor and train other employees
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of fundamental concepts, principles, practices and procedures in Procurement
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of ABC policies, programs & services and products
- Strong organizational skills; with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
- Must have demonstrated strong leadership and staff development skills
- Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of SAP software preferred
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- 4+ years’ experience in an analytical, buying/planning or related role
- Superb business judgment with a desire to build and manage their own business
- Understanding of key metrics, including markup, margin, sell thru, open to buy, and seasonal demand curves
- Exceptional problem-solving skills while managing multiple priorities effectively and efficiently
- Ability to spot trends (e.g., new products, styles, brands) in the marketplace and in merchandise
- Ability to work well in and lead cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, planning, inventory management) to drive business goals
- A track record of developing new vendor relationships with strong negotiation and relationship management (both internal and external) skills
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Leaf Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensure the security supply of leaf both in volume & quality
- Ensure competitive price/kg for leaf sourcing
- Build wider & effective networking in leaf area
- Develop an effective production system in leaf area
- Ensure BA volume & quality supply as company requirement
- Ensure BA compliance in all aspect as BAT standard requirement
- Graduate S1 or above from reputable University
- Agriculture production & quality forecasting
- Financing know how
- Leadership Skill
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Buying Manager Baby & Maternity Resume Examples & Samples
- Build and maintain strong partnerships and relationships with cross functional partners; attend all key global meetings and clearly articulate business needs, risks, strategies and market performance to global audience. Influence global partners where applicable to drive business
- Identify market unique business needs and partner with cross functional teams to build out an action plan and strategy to address the following needs: product specific needs – exclusive items relevant to market (functionality, culture, etc); Timing – seasonality shifts; Leveling + Distro – adjust store offering where applicable; Tickets – drive CDA pricing strategy relevant to the market and good, better, best positioning; Family – align with family strategies to ensure that the total box is aligned on intent, action plan and flawless execution
- Developing Direct Reports: provides challenging and stretching tasks & assignments, holds frequent development discussions, empowers others, is someone people like working with and for
- Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions; aware of the impact and implications of decisions on other components of the organization
- Process Management: Can identify and articulate the processes necessary to get things down efficiently and effectively
- Systems and Tools Acumen: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and high aptitude to learn technical applications quickly. Help to create and/or influence new tools, systems and processes
- Dealing with Ambiguity: can effectively cope with change; isn't upset when things are up in the air; maintains composure in times of stress
- Learning on the Fly: enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar and new tasks; learns quickly when facing new problems; is open to change
- Creativity: Comes up with new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming meetings
- Cross-Cultural Awareness: respects, appreciates and is curious about cultural differences; committed to developing cultural awareness in self and others; displays flexibility and sensitivity in working across various cultures and geographies to achieve a common goal
- Relationship Management: Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners, across markets, channels and geographies
- Strategic Agility: sees ahead clear, can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately , has broad knowledge & perspective, can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans, can articulately paint credible visions of possibilities and likelihoods
- Interpersonal Savvy: relates well to all kinds of people, builds constructive and effective relationships, uses diplomacy and tact, can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably
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Resale / Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Display active leadership in advancing the Sika SAFE culture in Marion, pursing the objectives of zero injuries and 100% Employee Engagement
- Plan, purchase and coordinate subcontracting materials to meet customer demand while maintaining inventory levels
- Supervise Purchasing Manager to support supplier on-time performance, timely pricing updates, implementation of supplier strategies such as consignment, Kanban, vendor managed inventory, etc
- Supervise Import and Raw Material buyers to ensure adequate supply of raw and imported materials, packaging and other supplies to ensure uninterrupted supply to production
- Identify gaps and develop standardized processes to optimize service and inventory levels, reduce material shortages and minimize scrap
- Collaborate with Purchasing Manager and Quality team to strengthen Vendor Return and COA processes
- Manage team to exceed department goals and objectives
- Manage Materials Workflows to ensure the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and deletion of material codes
- Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Supply Chain
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for replenishment activities from suppliers as needed Reviews, tracks and analyzes critical measurements to meet target goals develops and implements plans for improvement in areas such as late deliveries, compliance and service levels
- Maintains process management, teamwork and productivity measurements
- May takes ownership of forecasts based on historical demand or new customer requirements
- Builds and maintains relationships with distribution centers to achieve and maintain the established Service Level objective. Supports customer accounts, such as large retail chains, hospitals and government accounts
- Responsible for pricing issues and reconciling invoice discrepancies while working in conjunction with suppliers, accounting, accounts payable and the distribution centers
- Manages service levels by maintaining inventory levels, while preventing the purchase of non-productive inventory
- Executes opportunities such as deals, rebates, allowances, new item purchases and promotional activities to optimize buy side profitability
- Accountable for training and validating that the buyer assistants are meeting all expectations and requirements relative to all buyer assistant activities
- Performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in nature
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across an organization; and with suppliers in designing and implementing solutions that yield incremental value in the supply chain
- Strong organizational skills with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced knowledge of SAP software
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Senior Buying Manager Vans Resume Examples & Samples
- Conducts competitor analysis to influence trading decisions
- Works with the planner in determining key pre-season strategic initiatives for future seasons by providing consumer insights, market trend information, and creative input
- Partner with the merchandising team to secure the best retail seasonal assortment
- Selects the product line from the product offering by channel in accordance with the option plan set by the planner, agreeing with the planner the planned rate of sale and life cycle of the product
- Creates range plans and assortment plans for each new season by channel
- Partners with Planning and Allocation on sales planning and in-season management
- Raises orders and publishes contracts as well as implements any required changes by set deadline
- Meet regularly with planning team to determine if there are any delays in delivery dates
- Works with marketing on visual merchandising strategies and guidelines, store layouts, windows and promotional initiatives
- Leases with e com merchandising team in driving initiatives online
- Provides direction on best selling items/categories and slow selling/down-trending categories to maximise sales and reduce inventory liabilities
- Presents at retail conference and other meetings as required
- Considers all of the above for all channels, full price, outlets and e com
- Education: Bachelor Degree
- Experience: Minimum 5 year’s experience in retail buying (preferably
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Deliver the Online profit & loss for your categories (sales, margin and average item price)
- Select the right promotions for digital feature for customers, commercial performance and operational efficiency
- Select the right range for customers, commercial performance and operational efficiency, including Online exclusive products
- Conduct margin deep dives to increase knowledge on what products to drive or add within a range to drive £ margin
- Review and analyse taxonomy to maintain the agreed customer decision tree while maximising use of all available selling opportunities
- Traffic mapping, tracking and amendments made to enhance customer experience and maximise sales opportunity
- Ownership of search terms and regular review of customer feedback and queries to ensure search terms are maximised
- Work with different functions and suppliers to enhance creativity and launch events, shop in shops to encourage conversion to your categories
- Contribute to the Food Online Operation Plan for all range, promotion and event activity
- Previous experience of a fast paced commercial or trading environment
- Retail / digital grocery market knowledge - Understanding of supply chain and promotion mechanics as well as manufacturing and Food Online operations and the ability to derive value
- Ability to work within Food Online Operational Plan and deliver against agreed milestones
- Track record of consistent delivery against trading KPIs and performance analysis
- Influencing and relationship building with proven track record of working cross functionally to influence at different levels throughout a business
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Drive profitability through sales
- Show clear understanding of product range in terms of quality, cost and direction
- Develop ranges and products to suit customer needs
- Ensure continuity of supply and product availability through daily communication with stores, supply chain and logistics
- Manage the supplier base to achieve costs and other benefits in the best interests of the business
- Previous experience of buying within a fast paced trading environment
- Have a good eye for detail and excellent communication skills along with computer literacy
- Need to demonstrate excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Have current or previous experience specialising in the purchase of crisps / Impulse would be advantageous
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensure that maximum profitability is generated by the sale whilst remaining competitive
- Have a clear understanding of product range in terms of offering and location
- Negotiate a strong promotional package to meet agreed targets
- Ensure continuity of supply and product availability through daily communication with supply chain and logistics
- Previous experience of a fast paced commercial or trading environment, ideally within wine
- A good eye for detail and excellent communication skills along with computer literacy
- Evidenced negotiation and influencing skills
- You'll also need a strong team ethic
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Commodity Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Own and lead commodity strategy identification, development and execution aligned to business goals and growth
- Support key technology road map for the SBU, by working with Ducommun commodity team
- Own and execute commodity savings year over year – drive material cost reduction - capture ‘One Ducommun’ spend
- Working with the Ducommun Commodity team, lead supplier consolidation to optimize supply base across the SBU to align strategic supply chain capability, standardization and synergy
- Lead, own and execute commodity AOP and LRP year over year aligned to business goals across SBU and functions
- Accountable for commodity scorecards and metrics for AOP KPI and TTI to drive material cost reduction (PPV), account payable optimization, and support supplier on time delivery (ODT) and inventory reduction (days and $
- )Support commodity key negotiations and long term agreements to build and improve commercial relationships: cost reduction, quality, delivery, terms and conditions, working capital, material replenishment agreement capacity etc. to support business growth and supply stability
- Own and modify commodity bidding list and supplier panel by working with Ducommun commodity team to support new business bidding and proposal
- Own BOM cost and execution to support flawless new program launch
- Strong customer focus and work cross-functionally to support business growth and operation plan through SIOP process
- Provide key support and alignment between demand forecast, customer order, production planning and material ordering and flow
- Collaborate with program management, engineering stakeholders and supply chain team at operation centers to support flawless NPI (New Product Introduction) launches by strategic supplier selection, targeted BOM cost alignment and targeted NPI material margins
- Resolve supply chain escalated issues in terms of delivery, quality and cost and requirement for vendor flexibility
- Responsible for supplier/vendor scorecard management to improve vendor performance – review and action improvement plan and follow up at monthly/bi-monthly basis
- Perform supplier management functions: ensure supplier policy compliance, perform trend and market analysis, evaluate and monitor supplier performance
- Manage team of commodity buyers across SBU
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related area
- Ten to Fifteen years previous supply chain management experience
- Knowledge of market and industry trends ERP system experience
- Broad understanding of the supply chain from customer order to shipment as it relates to outside supply and its impact on operations
- Collaborative and influential leadership
- Leadership and team building experience
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Strong negotiation and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and unstructured, entrepreneurial environment where growth and professionalism will be achieved largely through creativity, high integrity, reasoned and thoughtful judgment, sense of urgency, a balance between strategic and tactical skills and a willingness to “roll up the sleeves.”
- Up to 60% travel required
- Willingness to get APICS certified
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Powerpoint, and Systems database/query capabilities
- Knowledge of engineering, production and process techniques such as lean and continuous improvement
- 2222 East Pensar Drive
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Customer and product centric. Ability to adapt work to meet the needs of the customer
- Financial Acumen: The ability to use financial metrics to measure the performance of the business. Understand how financial levers impact results
- Drive Business Results: The ability to read and react to business results, understanding how decisions impact those results
- Ability to skillfully analyze an ambiguous problem, use rigorous logic to formulate a rational for the decisions and take action leveraging cross-functional resources
- Priority Setting: Define highest priority work in partners
- Accurately assess employee strengths and development needs
- Demonstrate the organizational agility to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
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Category Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage a team of Purchasing Assistants/Administrators expediting purchase order requisitions for building product categories across the entire Kier Group utilising Preferred Suppliers and ensuring delivery in line with agreed Service Levels and Key Performance Indicators
- Negotiate with suppliers in the procurement of building products. Using initiative, value engineering and innovation to identify procurement opportunities and when processing purchase order requisitions
- Support and work with the business to maintain continuity in supply, quality and service whilst identifying areas for improvement working with a network of Category Managers to deliver ‘best value’
- Utilise and where necessary develop robust contract management and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) systems. Accessing contractual compliance of both parties, establishing appropriate and effective key performance indicators, managing any disputes and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
- Attend regular review meetings with suppliers and manufacturers to assist with Procurement and business-related query resolution. Hold regular structured Service Level Agreement meetings with suppliers and service providers
- Conduct front-end procurement activities including:-
- Ideally member level of Professional Institution - CIPS qualified or equivalent
- Significant and demonstrable procurement experience of building products procurement gained preferably in construction or civil engineering environment
- Evidential experience and track record of ‘best in class’ supply chain delivery in a similar role
- Experience of building a new team and/or working within a greenfield environment
- Strong negotiation skills, and an experienced Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager with suppliers nationally
- Experience of managing a purchasing team and delivering demonstrable cost-savings
- Experienced communicator with experience of stakeholder management and engagement e.g. heads of departments and managers
- Experience of costing methods and valuation and ability to analyse financial information and identify risk
- Experience and practical experience of contract law and accessing and supplying specialist legal and technical advice
- Experience in contract management and performance reporting, vendor management and supply chain management profiling, category management principles
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- A strong background in Buying. Any experience with vegetables is beneficial but not necessarily essential
- Clear understanding of how to serve customer needs and requirements
- The ability to judge the market and maximise sales & margin
- Retail market knowledge - a good understanding of all aspects of the buying and design, quality and merchandising processes
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Translate the directorate strategy into defined actions to be delivered through your team of buyers
- Use your analytical skills to work with the Merchandise Planner to analyse brand performance against financial objectives, maximising growth opportunities
- Be responsible for all supplier negotiations, sourcing the highest quality products with the maximum return within your area
- Use your in-depth knowledge of the food industry, combined with both competitor analysis and CRM data, to identify emerging trends. Additionally have the ability to engage with the Harrods customer and stay one step ahead
- You must have excellent communication skills to confidently build and maintain relationships across key areas of the business
- Have the knowledge and experience to build on existing retail relationships and clearly communicate your product strategy
- Experience leading and developing a team is essential for this role
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Build roster of content publishers and social influencers across APAC regions to service branding and performance campaigns
- Work with Sales and Account Management team to suggest publishers and review their performance (key metrics: CPCV)
- Develop video reach by integrating ‘always on’ large publishers with our native video format, negotiate contract on CPV and CPM or fix cost
- Extend editorial capabilities by building up roster of vloggers and bloggers in key contextual verticals
- Own ‘book of business’ from prospecting, onboarding, campaign management to invoicing and billing queries
- Liaise locally and also with hub function in London to deliver global campaigns
- Create systems and processes to ensure revenues and costs are properly allocated
- Work with Finance and Billing to ensure Inventory sources are paid in a timely and accountable manner
- BA or BSc degree (or equivalent professional experience)
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Team Lead Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- An international team of experts to inspire and support you
- Coaching and training opportunities to bolster your potential and expand your career
- A corporate culture where your skills are judged only by your results - our motto: Every Day is a Casual Friday
- Colleagues who not only work well together, but also have lots of fun
- A lively working atmosphere where you can also show off your sporting prowess at table football
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Online Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage the daily Global PetroHub operations including
- Communication & Collaboration skills
- Microsoft Office suite proficient (Excel)
- Right Angle
- TABS
- SmartBuy
- Terminal Automation Systems (G3, TMS)
- Flexibility – evening work is required
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for the range management of the Books, Confectionery, Drinks and Souvenir categories in Ireland
- Account manage supplier relationships and negotiating reductions in costs of goods sold, first to market and supplier incomes
- Select and develop profitable new lines across all categories you are responsible for
- Overall effective supply chain and cost management
- Lead and develop innovative range marketing plans (in conjunction with marketing)
- Generate and deliver reports in order to gain meaningful insights to drive business decisions
- Keep abreast of market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity thus identify market opportunities
- Conduct range reviews and undertake continuous improvement of the product offer through effective range analysis
- Create open and effective relationships with stores through regular telephone communication and visits
- Remote line management of an Assistant Buyer- located in the UK
- Previous experience of Buying Books/Print material within the Irish market is essential
- Previous retail buying experience within across one of our core categories; books, food and drink, stationery or a similar industry with a fast paced product cycle is highly desirable
- Account management skills and experience of working with large branded suppliers
- Strong negotiation skills and experience of negotiating income and promotional support from suppliers
- Strong commercial skills and ability to interpret the market quickly
- Remains calm under pressure
- Exceptional analytical skills and ability to use data to drive business decisions
- Engaging and influential communication
- Understanding of Profit and Loss management
- Degree educated or equivalent with a high level of numeracy
- Flexibility to travel within Ireland and UK
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Senior Buying Manager, Men s, Gap Online Resume Examples & Samples
- Business Acumen: The ability to read and react to business results, understanding how decisions impact those results
- Demonstrate knowledge of the target customer and of product trends
- Ability to analyze a problem skillfully, formulate a logical rational for the decisions and take action
- Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Partners closely with Sourcing Managers to provide input to the Category Strategy and to align on strategic sourcing initiatives
- Where no global strategy exists, create tactical subcategory plan and manage this
- Recommends and implements supply base strategy. Assesses and develops suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities. Identifies sources of supply where appropriate to support execution of agreed strategies and tactical subcategory plans
- Manages benchmarking, RFP activity and drives the qualification and implementation of new suppliers
- Manages supplier governance, including supplier performance, on a day to day basis for the category. Acts as key and first point of contact for supplier relationships
- Analyses supplier service levels and working capital data to determine opportunities for continuous improvements and to drive compliance to Mars standards
- Develops continuous improvement action plan and executes. Monitors changes and adjusts plan as needed to sustain performance results
- Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g. forecast management, electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc.)
- Secures price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business
- Ensures effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implements corrective actions as appropriate
- Establishes & maintains relationships with key stakeholders and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge
- Complies with policies, systems & controls
- Communicates business risk & opportunity
- Provides market and financial insights relevant to the subcategory and inputs to the internal financial planning and review processes
- Implement best practice for areas of responsibility. Participates in team knowledge transfer
- Participates in external forums and associations
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Drive profitability through sales, margin and stock management
- Develop ranges and products to suit customer needs and wants
- Work alongside our Merchandise Planning and Supply Chain teams to ensure excellent availability for our customers
- A strong gravitas and ability to drive the category forward
- Capability to manage senior stakeholders and present at senior level
- Good numerical skills
- Previous experience within a fast paced trading environment
- You might be a Buyer or Buying Manager already looking to make your next move or have strong Home and Leisure experience from a supplier background and looking to make your move into a retailer
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- A true FMCG role over a high penetration category, incorporating brand and own brand
- Category sales value of over £200m
- Shaping the category to maximise sales and focus on the customer
- Understanding trends in the soft drinks market and bringing them to Morrison's
- Leading and creating a balanced portfolio of promotions
- Developing and launching market leading products with our own brand portfolio
- Develop and maintain strong clear sourcing plan for our own brand products
- Creating clear plans with national brands
- Seeking customer perceptions and motivations to inform and drive improvements, and translate these into sales and margin for Morrison's
- Champion our stores in everything we do, ensuring our decisions are improving our instore experience, both for customers and our colleagues
- An experienced background in Trading or other Commercial roles
- Commercial Acumen - ability to judge the market and maximise sales & margin
- Retail market knowledge - an exceptional understanding of all aspects of the buying, design, quality and merchandising processes
- Commercial awareness – Demonstrate a profound knowledge of the customer base & requirements
- Demonstrate the Ability to deliver increased sales and profit growth on numerous occasions
- Experience of planning and delivering a commercial range with a profitable model
- A passion for product and an eye for detail
- Experience with a retailer/ FMCG suppliers
- Ability to work in a high pressured environment and at pace
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Buying Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Previous experience of buying within a fast paced trading environment, potentially you might have bought 1 to 2+ different large categories as a buying manager or perhaps some smaller but more complex categories
- A good eye for detail and excellent communication skills
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills are really key
- Innovative thinking to drive continuous improvement and sales
- An interest in the retail industry
