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Associate Buyer, Toys

Kroger Family of Companies

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Portland, OR
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Develop and attain budgeted sales, gross margin, and market share for a single category while locating and selecting assortment for the enterprise and managing vendor relationships to maximize sales, margin and minimize cost, demonstrating Kroger core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeOrganization and PrioritizationAttention to DetailFamiliarity With Industry TermsHighly Motivated

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree2+ Years of Combined Assistant Buyer and Assistant Planner Experience or Combination of Relevant Education and Experience

Full job description

Develop and attain budgeted sales, gross margin, and market share for a single category. Locate and select assortment for the enterprise and manage vendor relationships to maximize sales, margin and minimize cost. Demonstrate Kroger core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and communicate corporate strategy for new releases

  • Maintain an awareness of current sales trends and assesses impact on business needs

  • Create business plan for the category

  • Create sales plan, display plans and ad plans

  • Maintain Division specific Enterprise Sales Planning (ESP)

  • Review sales, profit and promotional performance by the division

  • Source and select new products

  • Implement corporate pricing strategy; maintaining competitiveness while maximizing sales and profit potential

  • Manage vendor relationships for the enterprise, including negotiation vendor allowances, payment terms, in-stocks and orders as necessary

  • Develop enterprise specific selling programs for category

  • Partner with planner on financial planning, vendor financial plans and strategies

  • Participate in floor planning and plan-o-gram process

  • Maintain comprehensive awareness of industry trends, competitive landscape across the enterprise and regional needs

  • Develop advertising campaigns; select merchandise to advertise

  • Research and assist with resolutions for store/division inquiries

  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

Bachelors Degree

2+ years of combined assistant buyer and assistant planner experience; or combination of relevant education and experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Single category and lower level of complexity than buyer in item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales and growth goals

Highly motivated and selfdirected

Function in a fast pacedpaced, retail office environment

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects

Accuracy and attention to detail

Strong attention to detail

Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes

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