ASSOCIATE BUYER - FLOORCARE

at  Navy Exchange Service Command

Job Number: 240000RC
Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
Organization: NEXCOMHQ
Job Summary: Assists the Buyer s responsible for the development and execution of all merchandise stock assortments and promotional plans for assigned departments. Has limited Open-to-buy authority. Works closely with Buyer and Planner Distributor to plan and execute sales gross profit and stock turn plans.

• Works under the supervision of a Buyer who retains overall responsibility for managing merchandise categories/lines assigned. The Associate Buyer performs the following duties within limits established by the Buyer. Work is reviewed at key points within the buying/planning process to ensure work meets established objectives.
• Analyzes market trends and offerings to develop and execute merchandise stock assortments, business strategies and goals for assigned merchandise lines/departments.
• Negotiates with vendors within established limits to obtain most favorable prices and allowances to achieve sales and profit objectives for basic and advertised merchandise.
• Where required, works with vendors to ensure that all vendor’s in store sales staff is trained, meets all NEX standards, and are scheduled all necessary and negotiated hours of staffing.
• Responsible for the development, execution and maintenance of the Master Stock Assortments (MSA) .
• Works with other codes to develop space allocation, adjacencies and planograms for store sets and renovations.
• Develops and executes advertising plan for assigned departments. Oversees order placement and tracking to ensure timely receipt of merchandise.
• Works with buyer to prepare information tools, training materials, and training seminars for store associates.
• Works closely with Planner/Distributor to plan sales, gross profit and stock turn both annually and seasonally.
• Works closely with Planner/Distributor to determine and execute automated methods of replenishment.
• May be assigned responsibility the supervision and development of a subordinate staff consisting of Assistant Buyers, Merchandisers, Pricing Specialists, as appropriate.
• Conducts store visits as appropriate to evaluate merchandise presentation, customer demographics, stock assortments and inventory levels. Works closely with store management to address and maximize business opportunities.
• Attends trade shows and markets as appropriate.
• Works with Planner/Distributor to determine optimal order size, inventory levels and allocations needed to achieve merchandising and financial goals.
• Analyzes financial performance using tools such as, but not limited to, Data Warehouse and Category Scorecard to ensure established goals are being met and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Prepares merchandise information manuals, monthly information bulletins and associate training seminars as appropriate.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with vendors, and internal and external colleagues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works under the close supervision of a Buyer. Operates independently within the authority delegated by the Buyer. Performance is evaluated on operational performance, skill evaluations, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, and established individual performance objectives.
• Exercises independent judgment and approval in routine and non-routine situations. Consults with supervisor on such issues as policy matters, deviations from normal procedures or unusual circumstances.
  The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) Form 450, as required.
  A Total of 5 years of experience, consisting of the following:
  General Experience: 3 years experience which was gained in professional, technical or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain a knowledge of retail practices; demonstrated skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships; the ability to analyze problems and exercise mature judgment.
  OR Substitution of education for experience: 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4 years bachelor’s degree for 3 years of general experience.
  AND Specialized Experience: 2 years of progressively responsible substantive experience which provided background in:
  >Procurement practices, methods and procedures
  >Developing and maintaining open to buy
  >Selecting sources of supply
  >Planning stock assortments
  >Review of merchandise for pricing, markdowns and stock rotation
  >Planning and developing sales promotions
  Job: Buying
  Schedule: Full-Time (35 + hours)
  Unposting Date: Mar 15, 2024, 10:59:00 P