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Buyer- Footwear at Dunhams Sports

Macomb Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Retail Footwear Buying, Analytical Skills, Statistical Skills, Negotiation, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Open-to-Buy Management, Pricing Strategy, Markdown Management, Advertising Planning, Vendor Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Organization, Detail Oriented, Strategic Thinking

Industry

Retail

Description

Overview Dunham's Sports - a Midwest Specialty Sporting Goods Retailer located in Troy, MI has an immediate opening for a talented, strategic-thinking Footwear Buyer. This position has responsibility for planning and purchasing sporting goods Footwear. This is a full-time position that works on-site in Troy, Michigan. Responsibilities Identify, analyze, and capitalize on market and customer trends Merchandise presentation direction and guidelines Optimize sales and gross margin dollars by analyzing, evaluating, and adjusting plans Achieving Sales, Margins, and Turnover plans Developing merchandise assortment by category and continually evaluating, analyzing, and adjusting these assortments Open-to-Buy, pricing, and markdown management Advertising, planning, and execution, including Co-op procurement Source out and negotiate the best prices Make key buying decisions that have an objective of providing our customers with great value and quality Attend seasonal trade shows Resolve fulfillment and/or shipping problems promptly Monitor placed orders to ensure timely deliveries Qualifications Candidate requirements: 3+ years retail footwear buying experience Strong analytical and statistical skills Excellent negotiating skills Self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and adaptable Strong sense of style and trends Have consistent follow-up and follow-through discipline Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with vendors, store, and corporate personnel Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Strong computer skills Bachelor's degree or higher; equivalent experience may substitute Experience in footwear is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Buyer is responsible for planning and purchasing sporting goods footwear while optimizing sales and gross margins. Key duties include managing assortments, negotiating prices with vendors, and executing advertising and markdown strategies.