Buyer at Zumiez

Lynnwood, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

31.25

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Buying, Retail math, Business analysis, Time management, Organizational skills, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Presentation skills, Product placement, Assortment planning, Project management, Microsoft Office, Visual merchandising, Strategic planning

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Title: Buyer FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt Reports To: Sr. Buyer/Manager Wage Range: $25.85 - $31.25/hour Department: Buying (Accessories - 7270) Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Home Office (Lynnwood, WA) Effective Date: Oct 2025 Position Purpose: The buyer is responsible for independently buying and allocating a defined number of categories/vendors. They are responsible for translating their open to buy to a buying plan and maximizing sales by incorporating business trend and influencing financial plan changes. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Independently manage significant buying categories/vendors * Formulate and execute product placement strategies with visual merchandising team * Drive plan changes to react to current business trends with Planner and leadership * Manage stock levels to seasonal targets * Own assortment planning for your categories/vendor sightline * Find and grow new category/vendor opportunities * Identify and implement improvements to buying process with leadership approval * Successfully present buying strategy cross departmentally * Own MDs and consolidation strategy for categories of responsibility * Maximize sales and margin opportunities * Project management for team projects * May participate in training and developing other team members * May manage a small team Job Requirements and Qualifications: * 3-5 years previous buying experience with some experience in large scale/multi door buying * Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of work and education * Excellent understanding of "retail math" and business analysis * Strong time management and organizational skills * Entrepreneurial spirit * Ability to think critically and solve problems * Ability to work in a diverse environment * High attention to detail * Exceptional written/verbal/presentation communication skills * Demonstrated ability to express creativity and innovative ideas * Thorough understanding of the Zumiez, customer, market, and industry trends and ways to capitalize * Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment * Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office and internal buying systems * Travel to domestic markets and national events required * Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a documented need for an accommodation certified by a medical professional, or properly documented need for a religious accommodation Physical Demands of Work Environment: * Ability to sit in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods of time and work on a PC without limitations * Must be able to distinguish and inspect materials on product * Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery This Full-Time role is Benefit eligible and offers: * Health, Vision, and Dental insurance * Following an initial wait period * Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance * Disability insurance * Paid Parental Leave * Paid Sick Leave * Following an initial wait period * Paid Vacation * Following an initial wait period * Employee Assistance Program * Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Zumiez merchandise discount * 401(k) Plan after meeting requirements- * 21 years of age * 6 months of service * 1,000 hours of service * Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after meeting requirements- * 21 years of age * 6 months of service * Weekly average of 20 hours Compensation for Role in Addition to Base Salary * Bonus eligible * Equity eligibility * Stock grant eligible Qualifications Job Title: Buyer FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt Reports To: Sr. Buyer/Manager Wage Range: $25.85 - $31.25/hour Department: Buying (Accessories - 7270) Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Home Office (Lynnwood, WA) Effective Date: Oct 2025 Position Purpose: The buyer is responsible for independently buying and allocating a defined number of categories/vendors. They are responsible for translating their open to buy to a buying plan and maximizing sales by incorporating business trend and influencing financial plan changes. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Independently manage significant buying categories/vendors * Formulate and execute product placement strategies with visual merchandising team * Drive plan changes to react to current business trends with Planner and leadership * Manage stock levels to seasonal targets * Own assortment planning for your categories/vendor sightline * Find and grow new category/vendor opportunities * Identify and implement improvements to buying process with leadership approval * Successfully present buying strategy cross departmentally * Own MDs and consolidation strategy for categories of responsibility * Maximize sales and margin opportunities * Project management for team projects * May participate in training and developing other team members * May manage a small team Job Requirements and Qualifications: * 3-5 years previous buying experience with some experience in large scale/multi door buying * Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of work and education * Excellent understanding of "retail math" and business analysis * Strong time management and organizational skills * Entrepreneurial spirit * Ability to think critically and solve problems * Ability to work in a diverse environment * High attention to detail * Exceptional written/verbal/presentation communication skills * Demonstrated ability to express creativity and innovative ideas * Thorough understanding of the Zumiez, customer, market, and industry trends and ways to capitalize * Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment * Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office and internal buying systems * Travel to domestic markets and national events required * Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a documented need for an accommodation certified by a medical professional, or properly documented need for a religious accommodation Physical Demands of Work Environment: * Ability to sit in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods of time and work on a PC without limitations * Must be able to distinguish and inspect materials on product * Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery This Full-Time role is Benefit eligible and offers: * Health, Vision, and Dental insurance * Following an initial wait period * Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance * Disability insurance * Paid Parental Leave * Paid Sick Leave * Following an initial wait period * Paid Vacation * Following an initial wait period * Employee Assistance Program * Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Zumiez merchandise discount * 401(k) Plan after meeting requirements- * 21 years of age * 6 months of service * 1,000 hours of service * Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after meeting requirements- * 21 years of age * 6 months of service * Weekly average of 20 hours Compensation for Role in Addition to Base Salary * Bonus eligible * Equity eligibility * Stock grant eligible

Responsibilities

The buyer is responsible for independently managing and allocating specific product categories and vendors to maximize sales. They must formulate product placement strategies, manage stock levels, and drive business trends in collaboration with leadership.