Buyer - Cooking and Dishwashers

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Description

As a Buyer for cooking and dishwashers, you will manage vendor partner relationships and make merchandise assortment decisions to meet sales, margin, and inventory turnover goals for your assigned categories and vendors. 

A day in the life of a Buyer who specializes in Cooking and Dishwashers:

• Manages vendor programs and vendor relationships with assigned vendor partners
• Manages cooking and dishwasher category performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives
• Manages all aspects of the merchandise offering – selection, negotiation, pricing, procurement and disposition ensuring selection meets and exceeds customer value expectations
• Develops category promotions and works with marketing team to select products that maximize return of advertising expense and ensure promotional execution
• Presents products during assortment reviews and business reviews
• Attends relevant trade shows to observe market trends, gather product information, and establish business relationships with potential vendors
• Creates and enters purchase orders, reviews order confirmations for pricing accuracy and inventory availability, and communicates product availability status to Merchandising Team and store teams
• Communicates with vendors and merchandising team regarding backorders, determine estimated-time-of-arrival for outstanding orders and product transitions
• Works with vendors and Director of Merchandising regarding chargebacks, volume rebates, merchandising funds, financial information, current trends, and market changes that impact buying decisions and strategies
• Visits stores to evaluate merchandise mix and gain competitive information
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by management

To perform the job successfully, one should demonstrate: 

• Ability to interpret analytics and take appropriate actions
• Strong merchandising and product skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple priorities

Job Requirements: 

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
• 4 years of relevant work experience
• Previous experience in buying, vendor management, inventory management, and/or retail

What's in it for you?

• Appliance Discounts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-term Disability
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• PTO and Paid Holidays

Travel Demands

• Some overnight travel required
• Travel within the Twin Cities metro area required
• Must have reliable form of transportation

About The Company:

Warners' Stellian is the Midwest's retail appliance specialist. Family owned and operated for more than 60 years, we provide an unmatched shopping experience with exceptional service at 13 great store locations.

Warners' Stellian is committed to equal employment opportunities and to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where all associates feel valued, respected, and supported. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, you may call us at 651-222-0011.