Senior Buyer

Company Description

Rally House is a specialty retail store that carries all things local! We are looking for people who are enjoy working for a growing organization, as we currently operate 180+ stores nationwide, with many more to come! You will enjoy an exclusive store discount when you join our team, as well as a competitive benefits package with flexible PTO, 401k match, parental leave, paid holidays, and receive continued development opportunities as we grow our company. We don't just provide jobs, we provide careers. Apply today and be part of our growth!

Role Description

The Sr. Buyer creates and follows through on a merchandising assortment plan that supports the financial and merchandising objectives. This position researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products with attention to the specific target market and demographics. This position is competent in maintaining relationships with vendors and is able to leverage those relationships to strengthen negotiation conversations. The Sr. Buyer may lead a team of Buyers or work closely with Buyers to support the merchandising objectives they are responsible for.

Responsibilities

- Lead and hold accountable Buyer team members to achieve goals within their assigned product departments

- Top line vendor negotiations; cost, payment terms, co-op money, returns/exchanges, freight/terms of delivery, opportunity buys

- Builds strong vendor relationships

- Competent in the complexity of business responsibilities assigned

- Completes a range of supply chain management tasks, including but not limited to critical analysis of operational sustainability needs, material planning within an ERP system

- Develop new categories, trends and exclusives

- Looks for new ways of doing things

- Maintain accountability for all inventory management

- Ensure vendor compliance with shipping and pricing policies 

- Research and develop alternate supply sources

- Reviews development samples and approvals

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to lead other others, Able to communicate with others in a clear and confident manner, Detail oriented, Functional skills required to make basic use of digital devices and online applications, Growth mindset, Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) suites and CAD programs, Strong math skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Apparel Management, or similar field; 5 years minimum of previous buying experience; experience in both planning and allocating, preferably in apparel or accessories; Advanced Excel experience required; 3 years minimum managing others preferred; Sports enthusiast.

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Required to stand and walk; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; differentiate colors. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items up tp 25lbs, and to walk short distances.