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Buyer Level I / Personalized, Drop Ship and Consignment to Join Our Team! (On-site in Lincolnshire, IL)

We are seeking a full-time Buyer to join LTD Commodities, a division of ASC Brands, LLC! As a premier company in Chicago, Illinois, we have become a trusted industry leader.

The Buyer will support the Merchandising team. The ideal candidate will be highly independent and have a sharp attention to detail. He or she will also manage a diverse workload, be responsive and organized, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. To succeed in this role, the candidate will possess excellent time management and communication skills in addition to being self-motivated and willing to take the initiative.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and collaborative working environment. It’s important that everyone who works here feels safe and supported. We believe all our employees contribute to the success of our organization and the values that make us unique. As a Buyer, this individual will be a part of an exciting time in our company’s history as we continue to grow and excel in our industry.

What benefits will you receive?

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible and Friendly Work Environment
• 401K Plan (coming soon)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Holiday and Birthday pay

What we are known for?

• Providing a safe, family-oriented environment
• Protecting our most valuable assets
• Positively impacting the communities we service
• Leaving the world a better place
• Finding solutions and providing value to our partners
• A commitment to integrity
• Always delivering the highest quality

What will you be responsible for?

• Assortment Planning for all assigned merchandise categories
• Find and on-board NEW Vendors
• Analyze category/item performance and take decisive action to improve performance.
• Continuously develop and improve job procedures and implement cost savings measures.
• Analyze data including supply options and competitors to inform decision making.
• Maintain strong communications with existing vendor base
• Follow-up daily, weekly, or as needed to ensure on-time deliveries. What experience should you have?
• Collaborate with Advertising, Inventory Planning, and Operations.
• Assigns the daily work and merchandise flow of categories within assignment.
• Ensure products meet LTD quality standards and Governmental Requirements
• Adhere to Product Development and Catalog Production Calendar, meeting all deadlines.
• Responsible for delivering Financial Performance for assigned categories.

What experience should you have?

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Provide timely constructive feedback reinforcing our goals to team members as well as annual and mid-year reviews.
• Ability to influence events and/or people by properly perceiving situations and the variables involved and then adopting the most appropriate leadership skills.
• Minimum 2-years successful tenure as Asst. Buyer at LTD Commodities or comparable outside experience.
• Excellent leadership and time management skills - must be an initiative-taker who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, develop strategies, make recommendations, decisions, and execute independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Needs to be results oriented and demonstrate personal accountability.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience – Fashion Merchandising or Business/Marketing degree preferred.
• Responsible for the development of Associate Buyer and Assistant Buyers helping them achieve success and the next level. Invest in teams’ skills development.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team environment.

This job description is not all-inclusive and may be subject to review and change at any time. In addition, we are an equal opportunity employer and value workplace diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!