Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Carmel, IN

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Buyer
  • Lids
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • About Our Company

    Lids is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness. We currently operate 1,200 locations domestically and 50 internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.

    The company is currently expanding with the goal of becoming the largest licensed brick-and-mortar sports retailer across the globe.

    General Position Summary

    The Sr. Buyer is responsible for the purchase and promotion of all product for their department(s) of responsibility. The primary objective for this position is profitable sales and achievement of all departmental financial goals through proper product assortment. 

    This position works fully in-person at the Lids corporate office in NW Indianapolis and will require relocation if not local.

    Principle Duties and Responsibilities

    1.    Develop and manage the entire process and timeline for product development/selection through delivery, to include communication and coordination with vendors, price negotiation to achieve maximum margin, sample approvals, and coordination with sourcing to ensure on-time delivery of quality merchandise. 
    2.    Create seasonal assortments for the appropriate merchandise categories.  Prepare and maintain assortment plans for all categories of responsibility. 
    3.    Work with merchandising and sourcing teams to ensure appropriate planning, allocation, and order placement of specific categories. 
    4.    Research the market regularly to understand the competitive landscape and brand opportunities by category.  
    5.    Prepare and make seasonal product presentations regularly to a variety of internal and external audiences. 
    6.    Compile and communicate product information to be used in direct-to-consumer marketing and operational vehicles. 
     

    Job Required Knowledge & Skills

    1.    Bachelors degree in Merchandising or related field of study 
    2.    5 years of related experience 
    3.    Strong communication skills to include presentations 
    4.    Strong project management skills 
    5.    Strong ability to make sound decisions 
    6.    Strong negotiation skills 
    7.    Must have strong knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures of a merchandise buyer and product development 
    8.    Must rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals 
    9.    A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required to perform responsibilities 
     

    Reports To

    Director of Buying

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    EEO Statement:
    Hat World, Inc., Lids Holdings, Inc., dba Lids and subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. Hat World, Inc., prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. Hat World, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

    Notice to Applicants:
    In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.

    Need accessibility assistance to apply?
    Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application, please email us at onboardingsupport@lids.com. A member of our Talent team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. This email address and is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a career at Lids.

    Req ID: 17071 

    Location: Corporate Office 

  • 15 Days Ago

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Sr. Manager of Merchandise Analytics
  • Lids
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • About Our Company Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Lafayette, IN FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them that special product Depending on the shift you work, your job could include moving...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Shelbyville, IN FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules a...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules a...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Carmel, IN FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Freight Handler - FLEX
  • Walmart, Inc.
  • Plainfield, IN
  • As a Flex Freight Handler at Walmart Supply Chain, you will have a critical role in moving product through our Supply Ch...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER>
  • Dollar Tree, Inc.
  • Carmel, IN
  • Dollar Tree, Inc. - 2188 East 116th Street [Assistant Store Manager] As an Assistant Merchandising Manager @ Dollar Tree...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dock Worker>
  • Estes Express Lines
  • Kokomo, IN
  • Estes Express Lines - JobID: 1493 [Warehouse Associate / Freight Handler] As a Dock Worker at Estes Express Lines, you'l...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forklift Operator FT 2nd Shift, $20.77 hr Loader V
  • R+L Carriers
  • Alexandria, IN
  • Job Description Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $20.77 hr Full-Time, 2nd Shift Monday - Friday, 7pm - 330...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Manager - Government Services
  • Total Quality Logistics
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • About the role: As the Manager of Government Services for TQL, you will be responsible for establishing the company-wide...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Freight Handler Part-Time
  • FedEx
  • Anderson, IN
  • Starting Rate of Pay: $19.94 / hour Work Hours: 4:00p - 9:00p POSITION OVERVIEW: Transport freight across dock area to/f...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Freight Operations Supervisor
  • Dayton Freight
  • Greenwood, IN
  • Overview: Stable and growing organization Competitive weekly pay Quick advancement Professional, positive and people-cen...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forklift Operator PT, $20.77 hr Loader III
  • R+L Carriers
  • Alexandria, IN
  • Job Description Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $20.77 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Come...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Carmel occupies the southwestern part of Hamilton County, adjacent to Indianapolis and, with the annexation of Home Place in 2018, is now entirely coextensive with Clay Township. It is bordered to the north by Westfield, to the northeast by Noblesville, to the east by Fishers, to the south by Indianapolis in Marion County, and to the west by Zionsville in Boone County. The center of Carmel is 15 miles (24 km) north of the center of Indianapolis. According to the 2010 census, Carmel has a total area of 48.545 square miles (125.73 km2), of which 47.46 square miles (122.92 km2) (or 97.76%) is lan...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs
$70,413 to $88,177
Carmel, Indiana area prices
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