NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM) · 4 days ago
ASSOCIATE BUYER - BABY CARE
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNavy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is seeking an Associate Buyer for their Baby Care department. This role assists the Buyer in developing and executing merchandise stock assortments and promotional plans, while also analyzing market trends and negotiating with vendors to achieve sales and profit objectives.
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Responsibilities
Works under the supervision of a Buyer who retains overall responsibility for managing merchandise categories lines assigned. The Associate Buyer performs the following duties within limits established by the Buyer. Work is reviewed at key points within the buying planning process to ensure work meets established objectives
Analyzes market trends and offerings to develop and execute merchandise stock assortments business strategies and goals for assigned merchandise lines departments
Negotiates with vendors within established limits to obtain most favorable prices and allowances to achieve sales and profit objectives for basic and advertised merchandise
Where required works with vendors to ensure that all vendor s in store sales staff is trained meets all NEX standards and are scheduled all necessary and negotiated hours of staffing
Responsible for the development execution and maintenance of the Master Stock Assortments MSA
Works with other codes to develop space allocation adjacencies and planograms for store sets and renovations
Develops and executes advertising plan for assigned departments. Oversees order placement and tracking to ensure timely receipt of merchandise
Works with buyer to prepare information tools training materials and training seminars for store associates
Works closely with Planner Distributor to plan sales gross profit and stock turn both annually and seasonally
Works closely with Planner Distributor to determine and execute automated methods of replenishment
May be assigned responsibility the supervision and development of a subordinate staff consisting of Assistant Buyers Merchandisers Pricing Specialists as appropriate
Conducts store visits as appropriate to evaluate merchandise presentation customer demographics stock assortments and inventory levels. Works closely with store management to address and maximize business opportunities
Attends trade shows and markets as appropriate
Works with Planner Distributor to determine optimal order size inventory levels and allocations needed to achieve merchandising and financial goals
Analyzes financial performance using tools such as but not limited to Data Warehouse and Category Scorecard to ensure established goals are being met and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary
Prepares merchandise information manuals monthly information bulletins and associate training seminars as appropriate
Maintain collaborative partnerships with vendors and internal and external colleagues
Performs other related duties as assigned. - Works under the close supervision of a Buyer. Operates independently within the authority delegated by the Buyer. Performance is evaluated on operational performance skill evaluations customer service collaboration and teamwork leadership and established individual performance objectives
Exercises independent judgment and approval in routine and non-routine situations. Consults with supervisor on such issues as policy matters deviations from normal procedures or unusual circumstances
The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required
Qualification
Required
A Total of 5 years of experience consisting of the following:
General Experience: 3 years' experience which was gained in professional technical or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain a knowledge of retail practices demonstrated skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships the ability to analyze problems and exercise mature judgment
OR Substitution of education for experience 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor s degree for 3 years of general experience
AND Specialized Experience 2 years of progressively responsible substantive experience which provided background in Procurement practices methods and procedures Developing and maintaining open to buy Selecting sources of supply Planning stock assortments Review of merchandise for pricing markdowns and stock rotation Planning and developing sales promotions
Company
NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Enterprise encompasses six business lines, boasting a workforce of more than 14,000 associates located around the globe.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Best
SVP Chief Financial Officer
Alan Conway
SVP & CIO
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