Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs in Greenwood, IN

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)

L
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

    #LI-MA1

    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 

  • 14 Days Ago

L
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

S
Sr. Field Technician - Pittsburgh, PA/WV (Remote)
  • Signode -Sr. Field Technician
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Sr. Field Technician - Pittsburgh, PA/WV (Remote) Apply Now Description/Job Summary Compensation:$35.50 - $42.75/hourly based on experience and backgroundBenefits:Signode offers a comprehensive benefi...
  • 1 Month Ago

L
Buyer
  • Lee Supply Corp
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • We currently have an open position for a Buyer at our Corporate location. The Buyer will work with other members of the team to increase company profitability and customer satisfaction by coordinating...
  • 23 Days Ago

P
Buyer
  • Pull-A-Part of Indianapolis LLC
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Type Full-time Description When your car doesn't work, your life doesn't work!" That's our motto here at Pull-A-Part, and it's the challenge that we help our customers overcome every day! We're cu...
  • 4 Days Ago

L
Buyer
  • Lids
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • About Our Company Lids U partners with Barnes and Noble Education managing all aspects of the emblematic general merchandise and hard goods for almost 800 college bookstores across North America. Lids...
  • 14 Days Ago

Filters

Clear All

Filter Jobs By Location
  • Filter Jobs by companies
  • More

0 Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs found in Greenwood, IN area

L
Sr. Buyer
  • Lids
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • About Our Company Lids is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

L
Senior Retail Buyer - MLB
  • Legends International
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • ** Senior Retail Buyer - MLB** **Job Category****:** Retail **Requisition Number****:** SENIO005246 Showing 1 location *...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

L
Assistant Buyer
  • LIDS Sports Group
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • ** Assistant Buyer** Date: Feb 21, 2022 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46278 Store # - Mall Name: Corporate Office **Ge...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

M
Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Prestige Beauty, Castleton - Full Time
  • Macys
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Overview: With a role as a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for supervisi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

B
Retail Merchandising Specialist
  • BDS Connected Solutions, LLC.
  • Bloomington, IN
  • At a Glance: $$$ Earn weekly pay at BDS! $$$ If you enjoy completing independent projects, are interested in collaborati...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

L
Program Buyer - Pro Sports - Indianapolis
  • Legends International
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • ** Program Buyer - Pro Sports - Indianapolis** **Job Category****:** Retail **Requisition Number****:** PROGR005180 Show...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

L
Assistant Buyer, MLB - Indianapolis
  • Legends International
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • ** Assistant Buyer, MLB - Indianapolis** **Job Category****:** Retail **Requisition Number****:** ASSIS005759 Showing 1 ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

L
Marketing Coordinator - Special Projects
  • Lids
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • About Our Company: Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-o...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Greenwood is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 49,791 at the 2010 Census, and increased to 56,545 in the Census 2016 estimates. Greenwood is located between Indiana State Road 37 and Interstate 65. The city shares a border with Indianapolis and is the most populous suburb in the southern portion of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs
$131,170 to $183,459
Greenwood, Indiana area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Twin Falls, ID
Merchandise buyers set the overall merchandising direction through detailed short- and long-term sales strategies.
January 31, 2020
Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Rapid City, SD
Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell.
January 28, 2020
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.
January 13, 2020