Senior Buyer Toys and Stationery

Avant are exclusively partnering on this newly created and incredibly exciting opportunity. You will be instrumental in the growth of the US market from its infancy, but with the security and financial backing of a highly successful Global Retailer.

Role requirements

• Buying experience in Toys and Stationery (with decision making authority), preferably at US retailers in the discount off-price space and close-out space
• Broad knowledge of the US supplier market, including close-out traders, importers, wholesalers and domestic manufacturers
• Experience in buying close-outs and spot buys
• Experience in managing the assortment of a product category on day-to-day basis
• Experience working in fast-growing retailers or companies in a start-up phase
• Merchant who is crazy about products, customers and retail in general. On top of product trends in the market
• Fast decision maker with entrepreneurial spirit
• The role includes extensive travel within the US and international travel