Associate Buyer - Beauty, Color (Makeup, Cosmetics)
at JCPenney
Plano, TX 75024, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 04 Jun, 2024 | Not Specified | 04 Mar, 2024 | 4 year(s) or above | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
ASSOCIATE BUYER - BEAUTY, COLOR (MAKEUP, COSMETICS)
The Associate Buyer works with the Buyer or Senior Buyer in identifying, executing and communicating long term and seasonal merchandise strategies through the development of assortment plans. The Associate Buyer will control merchandising and marketing messages that meet or exceed sales, profit and inventory plans for JCPenney Stores and JCP.com
ENJOY A REWARDING CAREER AT JCPENNEY CORPORATE, WHERE WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE, A VIBRANT WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST ICONIC RETAILERS.
- Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.
- On-site amenities: Daycare, Grab & Go Store, Coffee Shop, the Local Kitchen, fitness center, free garage parking, golf simulator, arcade, pickleball courts, and vibrant co-working spaces, meeting rooms and wellness rooms.
- Exciting location: Our corporate office is located in the heart of Legacy West, a vibrant new development in Plano, Texas, with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
- Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.
- Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees’ success.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a competitive merchandise assortment plan that is customer focused and adjusts to sales plans based on competition, business needs, and fashion/industry trends
- Manage all aspects of assortment, product placement, order writing, marketing, pricing, signing, and markdowns
- Build strong product assortments with suppliers and negotiate pricing and inventory for assigned categories
- Utilize open-to-buy to manage business pre-season and in-season while working in tangent with Planner to maximize business opportunities
- Evaluate suppliers on new and existing products, including but not limited to quality, pricing, shipping time, customer demand and return on investment
- Integrate brand, sourcing, marketing and supply chain functions into the merchandising process to make business decisions
- Determine item lifecycles and exit strategies as well as identify items to maximize promotional and marketing strategies
- Attend all market weeks, store trips, trade shows and conferences
- Train and coach Assistant Buyers & Senior Assistant Buyers
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:4.0Max:9.0 year(s)
Retail Industry
Fashion / Garments / Merchandising
Retail
Graduate
Business
Proficient
1
Plano, TX 75024, USA