Buyer

The Buyer, Ecommerce has the responsibility for driving the website business growth for our comfort brands, and managing the overall sales forecasting, inventory management and buying decisions.

This role is responsible for generating seasonal merchandise plans, assortment strategies, and strategies to maximize and grow the business.

This position will report to the Vice President of Ecommerce Merchandising and based in our New York City office; 3 days in office, 2 days work from home.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Partner with the DMM of Ecommerce to manage the success of the website through developing and driving seasonal business strategies that exceed financial goals within OTB parameters
• Develop, manage, and continually analyze a financial plan (profitability margins, mark-up and receipt flow) to exceed sales goals in line with corporate strategies and KPIs
• Manage the buying process, including building assortments based on historical and current product performance, analyzing business and managing inventory flow
• Identify key opportunities to maximize sales and drive the process to meet financial objectives
• Knowledgeable about the global customer, market and competitive landscape
• Review and analyze business weekly, monthly, seasonally, developing appropriate initiatives
• Articulate seasonal strategies and key product messages to Digital communication partners (Marketing, PR, etc...)
• Study and report on competitors pricing, product, and merchandising presentation strategies
• Keep all cross-functional teams informed on performance, industry trends, new inventory and brand positioning
• Manage and develop Merchandising Assistant
• Develop partnerships with VP of Ecommerce and team to ensure the specific needs of the site are met

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in e-commerce buying office
• Strong sense of fashion, analytical skills and knowledge of retail math
• Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Process a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace and the competition
• Ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced retail environment, be customer-focused, work in a team and build relationships
• 4-year degree required

Benefits Include :

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision offerings
• 401k Plan with company match
• 15+ Paid Holidays
• 3pm Fridays
• 1pm Summer Fridays
• 15 PTO days
• Company paid life insurance at 2x salary
• Employee Discount
• Commuter & Medical / Dependent Flex Spending Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Salary range $100,000-$130,000

Recruiters need not inquire.

Marc Fisher Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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