Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Buyer Location US-TN-Brentwood Job ID 2024-22544 Location Brentwood, TN (NSSC) Category Merchandising Overview

The Buyer takes ownership of a category and is accountable for the overall business and manages the process to achieve sales, margin, and inventory turnover. The Buyer is responsible for the execution of the processes and functions of their designated merchandise category.  He or she is also responsible for the assortment planning, product selection, product development, vendor negotiation, and marketing of specific lines.  This position works closely with the buying management team, merchandise planning team, marketing team, allocations team, the visual merchandising and global sourcing teams to significantly improve the profitability and maximize shareholder value.

Responsibilities Executes sales, margin and inventory plans for his or her assigned areaMonitors and responds to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variancesMaintains relationships with vendors and interacts with the vendor community within Kirkland’s standards as described in the company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Supports the development of customer driven assortment plans for his or her assigned categoriesIdentifies and shops competition and makes product recommendationsMaintains knowledge base of industry and competitor market trends as it related to his or her assigned categories Partners with the Planner to evaluate receipts, sales, and markdowns, and to complete accurate forecasts Obtains samples and provides direction during advertising turn-ins and proofing Establishes collaborative relationships with placement to ensure availability and the timely delivery of merchandise Monitors and maintains promotional performance Manages and controls the markdown process and communicates variances Analyzes sales trend, key items, vendor profitability and aged inventory, and makes recommendations for driving improved performanceResponsible for product development and negotiation to include cost, subsidy, and terms.Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience 3-5 years’ experience with a mix of buying, planning and placement responsibilitiesMerchandising, product and analytical skills Proficiency in the use of desktop applications and Windows-based programsRetail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations Ability to maintain and build strong working relationshipsDemonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work at a computer for extended periods of time.Ability to travel as needed Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

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