Free People Associate Buyer Jobs

Experience in Excel is a Must.

2+ years of experience in fashion merchandising/buying (preferably in handbags and accessories)

Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills

Ensure overall assortment meet customer needs in regards of silhouettes, colors, materials, and price points

Leads ad-hoc chase initiatives, working with in-house design and market vendors. May negotiate pricing, chargebacks, and discounts as needed.

Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure the timely delivery of merchandise.

Supplier and vendor management on ensure on-time delivery

Manage inventory of “stock parts” such as standard fasteners and pneumatic fittings

Manage shop services (i.e. garbage, HVAC etc.)

Must have basic mechanical and electrical knowledge

Smarts: comprehension, learning aptitude, skillfulness, brain power

Arranging and managing shipping and coatings

Initiates conversation, shares advice and product knowledge to interact with the customer in every zone in a personalized, genuine way

Participates in the learning and sharing of product knowledge, current trends, and personal styling priorities to inspire the customer

Experience being a team player

A Stylist contributes to driving sales through providing a genuine experience to each customer.

Contributes to an inclusive and people-first philosophy by being positive, respectful and helpful to others

Collaborates with peers and leadership, sharing ideas with the team and actively participating in daily meetings, store initiatives, and brand focuses

Must have 3+ years’ experience in fixture or furniture design.

Strong organization and communication skills

Some hands-on fabrication skills preferred.

Collaborate with both Store Design and Store Operations teams to create floor plans for new and current stores.

Depending on business needs, create new fixture packages for the different apparel and accessory categories.

Collaborate with the merchandising teams to execute updates on current fixture packages.

Typically has a bachelor’s degree or associate/Vocational/Technical education or equivalent work experience.

We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Attention to details and problem-solving skills.

Experience in Costpoint and P2P systems is a plus.

Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and GSA Schedules.

Share Knowledge: participates in the learning and sharing of product knowledge, current trends, and personal styling priorities to inspire the customer

Positivity: contributes to an inclusive and people-first philosophy by being positive, respectful and helpful to others

Store Environment: maintains Free People’s visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer

Product Flow: supports the shipment process to gain awareness of product including what’s new and what’s reship

A Stylist contributes to driving sales through providing service to customers in a real and authentic way.

Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Utilize various computer applications for database management, report generation and tracking spreadsheets.

Manages and Supports Projects: Effectively plans, executes and supports project needs to support management and the larger ALDI business.

Effective time management; maximize productivity.

Request, organize and manage product samples from suppliers.

Understand commodities and provide recommendations to direct leader based on market knowledge.

Responsible for all fiscal duties including sales goals and plans, inventory management, and management of open to buy.

Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, management, and store teams

Manage a group of specific product classifications in order to achieve sales and profitability goals.

Experience in buying and/or planning.

Support overall area of Buyer’s responsibility.

Responsible for seasonal assortment selection and in season reaction to trend and selling at the total and on a regional level.

Provide thorough and meaningful analysis of Sales Forecast and effectively articulate learnings to management and cross-functional partners.

Create and manage store matrices, as well as visual assortment tools for new stores.

Manage Inventory tracking and monitoring daily sales and inventory levels.

Maintain and demonstrate expert knowledge of customer base through strong field relationships.

Attend all pertinent meetings for the divisions and provide recommendations as needed based on knowledge of trend and selling data.

2 years of experience in merchandising/buying/planning

Familiarity with Smartsheet or similar project management system

Assist in the administration of employee benefits

Provide day-to-day operational support to employees and managers

2- years of HR experience preferred,

Experience with HR metrics and data storytelling

Maintain day-to-day administration within the Workday system

1 year of Knowledge of electrical industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors is preferred

Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts is required

Strong verbal and written communication skills is required

Strong problem solving skills is required

Strong computer skills is required

Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery, and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.

POSITION SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Maintain management of daily business during market

Minimum Education: 4 Year college degree

Minimum Years of Experience: 2 - 5 years in a buying or merchandising related job

Experience in assisting with the development and execution of merchandising strategies a plus

Strong analytical and strategic skillset

1 year of Knowledge of electrical industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors is preferred

Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts is required

Strong verbal and written communication skills is required

Strong problem solving skills is required

Strong computer skills is required

Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery, and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.

Minimum 1 year working in software sales, account management, or a similar field

Minimum 1 year negotiating professionally (sales, up-selling on account management)

Manage all commercial conversations and work directly with our customer’s vendors to ensure renewal/purchasing objectives are achieved

Strong investigative and critical thinking skills

Ramp Benefits (for U.S. Based Employees)

Act as the primary point of contact for clients and vendors

Time Management and ability to meet deadlines

Verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Your Responsibilities – How You Will Make a Difference

Basic Qualifications – What You Will Bring To The Team

Partner with line of business to identify critical items for shipping/airfreight

Personnel skills to work well with cross functional partners and team to achieve plans

Minimum of two years of experience in retail buying or a similar capacity

Ability to build and maintain productive partnerships and demonstrate strong listening, oral, and written communication skills

Strong organization and prioritizing skills

Supporting the daily operations within designated buying area and developing partnerships with the buyer on all necessary tasks

Ownership of buying a product class within the buying area

Excellent organizational, analytical and project management skills, with particular attention to quality and detail

Ability to communicate effectively with Management.

Inspect food quality at receiving. Anything not up to standard must be approved by the Warehouse Manager

Consistently check product expiration of food and beverage products and alert the Warehouse Manager if something is approaching expiration.

Inform the Warehouse Manager in the event of any returns, shortages, or no-show deliveries immediately.

Forklift certification (OSHA) or ability to obtain prior to start (will train)

Experience with Branded and Private Label Fashion Product preferred

Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills

Assistant or Associate level Buyer or Merchant

Ability to multi-task and lead cross-functional teams

Personnel skills to work well with cross functional partners and team to achieve plans

Minimum of two years of experience in retail buying or a similar capacity

Ability to build and maintain productive partnerships and demonstrate strong listening, oral, and written communication skills

Strong organization and prioritizing skills

Supporting the daily operations within designated buying area and developing partnerships with the buyer on all necessary tasks

Ownership of buying a product class within the buying area