SCUBA BUYER needed for $350 million specialty retailer! - (US-CA-La Canada - 91012)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:100009195
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Sport Chalet has been a leader in the specialty sporting goods arena for nearly 50 years. With stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah, Sport Chalet is renowned for providing a level of service that is unparalleled in the retail sporting goods industry. In an effort to support our corporate buying team, we are seeking an experienced BUYER who is passionate about living the SCUBA lifestyle! Our dynamic team strives to enhance the customers shopping experience, and is driven not to be the biggest, but the BEST.
A buyer is primarily responsible for assortment planning, product development, selection and promotion, vendor negotiation, gross margin and inventory control, develop store merchandising directives.
Responsibilities: *Review/develop product lines and assortments to achieve budgeted sales and gross margin
*Maintain accountability for all non-E3 merchandise under buying supervision
*Work with and direct team to improve performance and achieve professional and business goals
*Seek and develop new categories, trends, and exclusives.
*Recommend items and vendors for advertising to drive additional sales.
*Negotiate with vendors purchase terms: Cost, payment terms, co-op money, returns/exchanges, freight/terms of delivery, "Opportunity" buys, etc.
*Procure and supervise the expenditure of all vendor co-op advertising funds.
*Maintain support documentation
*Control markdown timeliness and total dollars
*Work with merchandising teams to create exciting in-store displays and merchandising directives leading to increased sales and profit opportunities including, but not limited to vendor POP, end caps, and overhead displays
*Monitor and follow-up on required in-store vendor clinics
*Request signs for promotions and sales
*Ensure vendor compliance with shipping and pricing policies
*Visit the warehouse and stores as needed
*Manage and execute strategic projects as assigned
Skills/ Requirements *Must have a minimum of 3+ years buying experience, preferably for a high volume retailer (50+ locations).
*PADI Certified
*Bachelor's Degree Preferred
*Must have strong computer skills, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
*Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
*Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
*Able to work independently with little supervision
*Strong communication skills, both verbal & written
*Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize
*Strong attention to detail
*Technical knowledge of related products a plus
*Experience at retail level preferred
Sport Chalet is a drug-free, equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and generous discounts.
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