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    ASSOCIATE BUYER - Virginia Beach, United States - Navy Exchange Service Command

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    Assists the Buyer responsible for the development and execution of all merchandise stock assortments and promotional plans for assigned departments. Has limited Open-to-buy authority. Works closely with Buyer and Planner Distributor to plan and execute sales gross profit and stock turn plans.

    Duties and 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 the 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 is scheduled for all necessary and negotiated staffing hours.

    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 plans for assigned departments. Oversees order placement and tracking to ensure timely receipt of merchandise.

    Works with buyers to prepare information tools, training materials, and training seminars for store associates.

    Works closely with the Planner/Distributor to plan annual and seasonal sales, gross profit, and stock turn.

    Works closely with the Planner/Distributor to determine and execute automated replenishment methods.

    May be assigned responsibility for supervising and developing a subordinate staff consisting of Assistant Buyers, Merchandisers, and 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 met and take 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. Consult with the supervisor on such issues as policy matters, deviations from standard procedures, or unusual circumstances.

    The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) Form 450, as 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 years 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

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