Buyer II

JOB OVERVIEW:This position oversees, manages, and analyzes all merchandise requirements to ensure fulfillment at distribution centers. Reviews the assigned complex mix to ensure accurate forecasting, proper order placement, and compliance with all terms and agreements. Manages higher demand variability and seasonal lines. Excellent collaboration with marketing and supplier partners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Manage complex import vendors with high lead times, high forecasting, and container requirements. * Determine appropriate product quantities to purchase while keeping inventory replenishment at sufficient levels. * Negotiate special buying agreements to get additional discounts to increase profit margin. * Maintain low levels of underperforming inventory through regular review of stock levels and forecasts. Work with Marketing and customer sales teams to recommend disposition of discontinued and slow moving products. * Contact vendor for information on products, status of product availability for backorders, and suggested substitutions. * Form and maintain favorable relationships with vendors and sales to maximize profitability. * Proactively study merchant sales plans and evaluate sales history to develop inventory forecasts. * Monitor and adjust the purchasing system for demand/lead time irregularities. Review system-generated suggested order quantities and projections (add value to the information generated by the system in a proactive manner). * Negotiate discounts with volume buying from our suppliers. * Meet with vendors to stay informed of product specifications and to obtain information on discontinued items. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: * Ability to optimize fill rates while managing inventory to the lowest possible levels. * Anticipate future trends * Ability to work through the ambiguity of data * Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and suppliers * Good negotiating skills * Broad knowledge of the SKU optimization process * WCS (internal candidates only) * Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Excel and Teams. * Ability to manage KPI's. GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: * Professional skills with an understanding of industry practices, company policies, and procedures. * General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures. * Good planning/ organizational skills and techniques. * Good analysis and problem-solving skills. * Good writing and communication skills. * Excellent conflict resolution skills. Self -starter in creating issue resolution * Excellent decision-making skills. * Excellent Interpersonal skills. * Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. * Direction from the manager/director is needed on some complex issues. * Developing professional credibility * Professional skills with an understanding of industry practices, company policies, and procedures. * General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures. * Good planning/ organizational skills and techniques. * Good analysis and problem-solving skills. * Good writing and communication skills. * Excellent conflict resolution skills. Self -starter in creating issue resolution * Excellent decision-making skills. * Excellent Interpersonal skills. * Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. * Direction from the manager/director is needed on some complex issues. * Developing professional credibility WORK EXPERIENCE: Typically, 4 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in a related discipline. E3 Level 4 certification required. The posted range for this position is $70,440-$96,885, which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to t