Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs in Fitchburg, MA
Merchandise Buyer, Sr. selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Sr. Director, Category Performance Improvement and Merchandise Sourcing
- EG America LLC
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WESTBOROUGH, MA
FULL_TIME
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Position Summary
- Key Function: Directing EG America's merchandise sourcing strategies and conducting extensive category reviews resulting in improvements to overall profitability of the category. This review should evaluate opportunities to extract more value from our vendor partners through negotiations, evaluating product offerings to determine appropriate mix and/or if there are gaps, introduction of private label options, monitoring commodity markets, and capturing working capital opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Merchandise Procurement Strategy
- Strategic Sourcing: Identifying and engaging with suppliers who can provide products that meet the company's quality standards and cost objectives. This includes negotiating contracts, setting terms, maximizing working capital and ensuring a diverse supplier base to mitigate risks.
- Strategic Leadership: Setting the strategic direction for the merchandise procurement function and aligning it with the overall business strategy of EG America.
- Team Leadership: Lead a specialized team in merchandise procurement to drive value and speed of results to achieve the annual goals set forth by the EG America leadership team.
- Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with other departments such as marketing, finance and logistics to ensure a cohesive approach to product assortment, pricing, and supply chain management.
2. Category Reviews
- Market Analysis: Examining external factors such as market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape. This helps in understanding the demand dynamics and potential areas for differentiation.
- Category Performance: Analyzing sales data, profit margins, and other key performance indicators to evaluate the health and profitability of the category.
- Supplier Evaluation: Reviewing existing suppliers' performance, including compliance with quality standards, delivery timelines, and cost-effectiveness. It also involves scouting for new potential suppliers.
- Product Assortment and Range: Assessing the product mix within the category to ensure it meets customer expectations and market trends. It may involve adding new products or discontinuing underperforming ones.
- Pricing Strategy: Analyzing the pricing structure in comparison to competitors and evaluating its impact on sales and profitability.
- Customer Feedback and Insights: Gathering and analyzing customer feedback to understand their preferences, satisfaction levels, and unmet needs. This can be accomplished through surveys, pilot testing, and other market data such as NPS scores.
- Risk Management: Identifying potential risks in the category, including supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, or shifts in consumer preferences, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Sustainability Considerations: Evaluating the environmental and social impact of products in the category and exploring opportunities for more sustainable practices.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience: Over 10 years in merchandise procurement and category management, with a preference for experience in the retail sector.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in merchandise procurement and category analysis.
- Strategic planning and process optimization skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Leadership experience with teams in procurement and category management.
- 21 Days Ago
Ideal Candidate Profile
Conclusion
This crucial role at EG America requires a skilled leader who can meld strategic vision with effective management to advance the company's merchandise procurement and category review processes. The position calls for a deep understanding of market trends, strategic thinking, and robust leadership abilities to drive procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
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- Robert Half
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Fort Wayne, IN
OTHER
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- Affordable Interior Systems Inc
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Leominster, MA
FULL_TIME
- AIS POSITION DESCRIPTION Administration POSITION TITLE: Buyer REPORTS TO: Purchasing Manager SUPERVISES: None AIS is a leading manufacturer of commercial office furniture and boasts one of the most im...
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- Affordable Interior Systems Inc
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Leominster, MA
FULL_TIME
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Coach: Junior Varsity Boys Soccer
- Hopedale Jr.-Sr. High School
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Hopedale, MA
OTHER
- Hopedale Jr.-Sr. High School is seeking a Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Coach for the 2024 fall season Resumes and letters of interest should be sent to Stephanie Ridolfi, Athletic Director sridolfi@hope...
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School Psychologist (Grades 7-12)
- Millbury Memorial Jr/Sr High School
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Millbury, MA
FULL_TIME
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Administrative Assistant
- 24 Seven Talent
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Framingham, MA
- Administrative Assistant -Contract length: 4 months (possible extension/conversion) -Location: Framingham, MA (*Hybrid) ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Outside Sales Rep Grocery- Kens Bush
- Acosta Group
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Burlington, MA
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- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Merchandise Specialist Framingham Hybrid
- Staples Stores
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Framingham, MA
- The Merchandise Specialist at Staples Retail is transforming modern working and learning. Our Merchandising organization...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Manager, Customer Marketing
- Staples
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Framingham, MA
- Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together. Our marketing team is charged with an important task – s...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Merchandise Specialist Framingham Hybrid
- Staples Stores
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Framingham, MA
- The Merchandise Specialist at Staples Retail is transforming modern working and learning. Our Merchandising organization...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Manager, Customer Marketing
- Staples
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Framingham, MA
- Staples is business to business. Youre what binds us together. Our marketing team is charged with an important task shar...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Retail Cosmetics Counter Manager - Shiseido, Pheasant Lane - Full Time
- Macys
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Nashua, NH
- About: Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Outside Sales Rep Grocery- Kens Bush
- Acosta, Inc
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Burlington, MA
- Outside Sales Rep Grocery- Kens Bush General Information Company: ACO-US Location: BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, 01803 Ref ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg is the third largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,318 at the 2010 census. Fitchburg is home to Fitchburg State University as well as 17 public and private elementary and high schools.
Fitchburg is located at 42°34′43″N 71°48′12″W / 42.57861°N 71.80333°W / 42.57861; -71.80333 (42.578689, −71.803383).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.1 square miles (73 km2), of which 27.8 square miles (72 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 1.07%, is water. The city is drained by the Nashua Riv...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs
$144,737 to $202,410
Fitchburg, Massachusetts area prices
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What does a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. do?
Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Twin Falls, ID
Merchandise buyers set the overall merchandising direction through detailed short- and long-term sales strategies.
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Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Minneapolis, MN
Buyers tend to be very product focused and work more closely with designers and suppliers, structuring a range by considering the look, style, colour and so forth.
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