Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you find it rewarding to practice your analytical skills? Do you have excellent leadership skills that you would like to contribute to a growing company? Are you organized and rise to challenges? Are you committed to building better relationships with team members and customers? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then we want YOU to apply to C.
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Creations as a RETAIL PURCHASING MANAGER.
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Creations is family oriented and true to our core values.
Working here has allowed me to develop strong relationships between team members and customers.
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Creations Employee
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Creations, the largest Aggie merchandise facility in the world, is hiring a RETAIL PURCHASING MANAGER to join an ambitious and growing team.
A Retail Purchasing Manager leads the buyer team and retail purchasing agendas, and maintains pricing models and sales margins, stock goods management, inventory management, sales data analysis and external vendor relations.
The Retail Purchasing Manager should be a self-starter, thrive in a team atmosphere, be highly motivated and have strong organizational and communication skills.
What will you do as a Retail Purchasing Manager?
Lead the buyer team and purchasing agendas and projects for 28,750 sqft of retail space
Analyzing retail pricing models and sales margins and provide recommendations on changes to increase profitability
Oversight of all buying, sourcing, returns and defect processes
Oversight of product categories and buying processes in Counterpoint; assign category clean up and monitor min-max
Evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, review product quality and assess vendor pricing and performance
Analyze inventory and sales data to calculate re-ordering needs and ensure buyers are meeting fulfillment timelines
Manage stocked goods inventory and re-ordering needs
Develop and monitor strategic plan for sell through, clearance and reordering
Oversight of open purchase orders and invoicing process
Oversight of partials and priority management when goods arrive
Work with vendors to acquire product samples to assess buying capabilities and product availability
Identify and resolve any vendor discrepancies during shipping, receiving or invoicing
Participate in Product Development meetings to review and evaluate all product lines
Analyze sales history and give input on graphic and product development
Includes travel 2-3 times annually to market and tradeshows to source and purchase new product
Assist in executing events hosted by the Warehouse as needed
Additional Requirements:
A passion and strong understanding of the industry and our business’ mission.
Ability to learn new computer-based programs and software such as Counterpoint and Impress.
Strong background in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
Excellent organization skills to work independently and manage projects with many moving parts.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Excellent independent and team collaboration skills.
Excellent relationship and networking skills with the ability to manage and direct projects.
Ability to exercise discretion when needed.
Display a Whatever-it-Takes mentality, a great sense of urgency and an “All In” mentality.
This full-time position has normal scheduled hours of 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Extended hours beyond the normal scheduled may be required including some weekends as necessary.
Benefits:
We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, voluntary short and long term disability and life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off and paid holidays after minimum length of employment has been met.
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Creations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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