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CSC Generation · 2 months ago

Buyer – Men’s Soft Goods

positionCottonwood Heights, UT
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

CSC Generation is committed to connecting people to their passions through their online stores. They are seeking a Buyer – Men’s Soft Goods who will leverage AI technologies to optimize workflows and enhance data-driven buying strategies while curating merchandise and managing vendor relationships.

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Responsibilities

Curate and source merchandise for the Backcountry customer, guided by market trends, historical data, and AI-generated insights on performance forecasting, demand shifts, and customer preferences
Build strong vendor partnerships, negotiate favorable terms, and leverage AI tools to analyze vendor performance, optimize terms, and predict negotiation outcomes
Develop and manage purchase orders using automated templates and data pipelines. Implement AI-powered automations to streamline SKU creation, size/color breakouts, PO tracking, and reorder triggers
Collaborate with Marketing to align promotional strategy with product availability. Use AI tools to analyze sell-through trends, suggest price elasticity strategies, and automate promotional calendar planning and SKU boosting
Monitor inventory performance using dashboards enhanced with predictive analytics and AI-driven sell-through optimization. Manage lifecycle strategies through automated restock alerts, markdown suggestions, and exit planning
Provide coaching and leadership to Associate and Assistant Buyers. Champion the use of AI and workflow automation platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Zapier, Looker, etc.) across buying processes to increase team efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks

Qualification

Buying experienceAI technologiesVendor negotiationsInventory managementRetail mathMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

3–5 years of buying experience; e-commerce and/or outdoor industry preferred
A forward-thinking mindset with experience using or willingness to adopt AI platforms and tools to optimize work
Proactive and decisive; thrives in a fast-paced, tech-savvy environment
Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret AI-generated data and translate it into actionable buying decisions
Exceptional organizational and time management skills; comfortable working across automated systems and multi-channel inputs
Collaborative and detail-oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills
Deep understanding of retail math, assortment planning, and merchandising fundamentals
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); bonus if familiar with AI-enhanced reporting tools
Willingness to travel to trade shows, vendor meetings, and field visits as needed

Benefits

Paid time off policies
401(k)/RRSP match
Medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
Employee discounts at our portfolio companies

Company

CSC Generation

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CSC Generation develops a proprietary technology platform designed to save brands from liquidating.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Merrillville, Indiana, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.cscgeneration.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2024-08-27Series E
2021-10-01Series D
2019-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Justin Yoshimura
Founder, Chairman and CEO

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