Sr Buyer - Footwear, Accessories & Equipment

Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer is responsible for driving sustainable growth for our footwear, accessories, and equipment. They build and manage strategic assortments to achieve financial key performance indicator goals. This role is responsible for all facets of buying, including the financial investments of each item, assortments by store, in-season price and inventory management, and the execution of product for their department(s). They also partner cross-functionally and influences the development of optimal assortments, top line financial plans, visual merchandising strategies, in store product execution and marketing.

How You'll Make A Difference :

• Develop product assortments including style selection and product flow ensuring synergy with financial plans.
• Implement and complete in-season business management including open-to-buy management, inventory management, and price strategies to increase sales and improve gross margin.
• Drive cross-functional discussions with other teams regarding product needs and store execution.
• Communicate, facilitate, and execute visual merchandising and marketing strategies to meet and exceed sales and margin goals.
• Partner with Allocation team on product execution ensuring timely delivery and replenishment of all products throughout the season to maximize sales.
• Partner with Planning team on future forecasts of sales trends, merchandise availability, and other changes in the business.
• Keep project status reporting tool updated in real time.

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Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.