Buyer of Cosmetics

Job Description: Buyer of Cosmetics The Buyer is responsible for setting brand or class strategies to maximize sales, margin, and inventory and space productivity. In partnership with the merchandise planning team, they manage all categories within their department. This position works with the merchandise planning team to develop and deliver financial plans and forecasts.

They develop merchandise assortments, manage brand relationships, marketing strategies and in-store presentation. This position must work cross-functionally to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Execute department strategy for specific categories or brands.
• Develop and execute financial plans including sales, margin and inventory in conjunction with merchandise planning team.
• Develop assortment plans which support category goals.
• Develop seasonal merchandise plans and marketing strategies.
• Partner with merchandise planning team to update monthly forecasts with goal to exceed annual plans.
• Manage vendor portfolio, performance, and relationships to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
• Develop marketing plans that set pricing and product cadence to optimize profitable sales and support the corporate marketing strategy.
• Optimize in-store guest experience and space productivity through merchandise presentation.
• Identify and insure a pipeline of new trends, brands, and products to meet customer and market needs.
• Proactively assess and monitor the competitive landscape and marketplace to determine potential opportunities or threats.
• Mentor, coach, and develop direct reports to position them for success and promotability.

Requirements

• B achelor s degree.
• 3+ years buying/planning experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency across buying assignments.
• Capability to lead brand meetings and presentations.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Strong merchandising, forecasting and financial skills.
• Experienced in leading direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and merchandise planning systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Creative problem solver.
• Passion for the business.
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