Merchandise Buyer jobs in Dothan, AL

About Eagle Eye Outfitters

Founded in 1999, Eagle Eye Outfitters is an independent outdoor lifestyle retailer in Dothan, Alabama. From our humble roots 25 years ago, Eagle Eye has now expanded to over 45,000 square feet, becoming a premium retail partner for the best brands in the outdoor industry. As a leader in the retail community in South Alabama, we use outdoor retail as a platform to encourage outdoor pursuits, environmental stewardship, and fulfillment of our community mission statement. It is always our goal to offer our customers the very best quality with unmatched radical customer service.

Working at Eagle Eye Outfitters

At Eagle Eye Outfitters, we believe our work changes people’s lives. We are a locally owned business with big ambition. People are the heart of any organization - including our own. Our company’s motto is People Matter Most which applies to our approach in every decision we make to serve our customers, staff, and community. We’re dedicated to empowering & developing people, solving tough problems, and helping careers flourish inside and out.

Men’s Buyer Job Description Summary

Under the Direct Supervision of the Inventory Manager, the Men’s Buyer will be responsible for purchasing all men’s clothing and accessories. This position requires a business-minded, self-motivated professional with passion and enthusiasm. The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and have a strong desire to be part of a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all daily administrative responsibilities associated with the inventory management of brands that are within your area of responsibility.
• Accountable for the monitoring of monthly sales for each brand to ensure they are on target with the seasonal and annual sales projections and goals that were set for each brand.
• Responsible for collaborating with Ownership, Inventory Manager, and Store Management to assist in projecting seasonal and annual sales forecasts and goals for each brand within your area of responsibility.
• Be an expert in every aspect of the department you are responsible for and demonstrate a complete understanding of the objectives that EEO is attempting to accomplish. To accomplish this task, the Men’s Buyer must have a clear understanding of:

- What each brand partner’s seasonal and annual sales totals are and whether there is an opportunity to grow our overall business with the brand.

- The visual merchandising plan for each brand partner and how they will be displayed on the EEO sales floor for each season. Men’s Buyer and Visual Merchandiser should work together to create this merchandising plan and communicate it to ownership, management, and staff.

- How our long-term and short-term business strategies for each brand partner relate to EEO’s overall strategy for the department as a whole.

• Be the brand advocate for all the brand partners that make up EEO’s overall business strategy for that department. As the Men’s Buyer, you are the liaison between our company and the brands we partner with at EEO.

- Therefore, it is your job responsibility to have a complete understanding of the overall objectives that EEO has for the department you represent and can clearly and accurately communicate those objectives to our brand partners.

- Likewise, it is your job responsibility to work with our brand partners to gather as much information as possible regarding the overall direction they are going with their company, product assortments, and marketing strategies so that you can clearly and accurately communicate those brand objectives to EEO ownership, management, and staff.

• Men’s Buyer must be able to oversee all aspects of pre-season orders, in-season orders, and order revisions which will include the following responsibilities:

- Schedule appointments with brand partners to view their seasonal product offerings. The Men’s Buyer would travel approximately 20-30 days each year.

- Have a clear understanding of how to run key Retail Pro sales data reports and use the data generated to assist you with the process of creating a product assortment plan for the brand.

- Create and submit pre-season orders for each brand partner that allows EEO to maximize our sales potential within each product category as well as receive maximum discounts, best dating terms, and optimal delivery dates.

- Ensure that all orders are properly submitted to the data entry team. It is the responsibility of the Men’s Buyer to work back with the accounting team to resolve any terms (discount and dating) discrepancies between what was on the order, stated on the brand partner’s pre-season booking program, and entered in OTB versus what was on their brand partner’s invoice.

- Revise all pre-season orders in a timely manner (typically 30 days from the start ship date) so that each brand partner can make the necessary changes before the order starts to process for shipment and to ensure that EEO can maximize any dating and discounts associated with the order. When brand partners ship these revised orders unrevised, the Men’s buyer will also be expected to work back with the discrepancy manager, vendors, receiving, and accounting to resolve the situation in a timely manner.

- Research, develop, implement, and manage the model stock process for applicable brand partners under your authority.

- Based on the sales data and current inventory levels for each brand, the Men’s Buyer will be responsible for analyzing in-season data for each brand and submitting in-season orders for each brand in a timely manner so that EEO can maximize our sales potential and maintain a healthy profit margin.

- Give ownership and management frequent updates on how individual brand partners and specific products are performing so that EEO can maximize our sales and profitability by spotting trends faster than other retailers.

- Evaluate the merchandising plan for each brand partner with Visual Merchandiser multiple times each season to see if EEO’s original plan was executed properly or if there are any changes that need to be made to maximize our sales and profitability with every brand partner.

- Work with vendors onpoor-performingg items so that we can obtain Return Authorizations and/or stock swaps for better-performing items in a timely manner.

- Oversee the creation of the discontinued product and poor performers listing, and work with merchandiser and store management on creating seasonal markdown plans for these products.

- Continually research industry and market trends to identify brands that might be a fit for EEO and present them to ownership and management for consideration.

- It is the Men’s Buyer’s responsibility to make sure brands under your authority are provided with a copy of the EEO Freight Routing Guidelines.

• Complies with inventory control procedures & company standards.
• Knowledgeable of and follows all company safety procedures.
• Peer to Peer Accountability. Serve co-workers and be willing to have courageous conversations as needed for each other’s individual development and growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

• BA in a business-related field is preferred, but not required.
• Proven work experience (1 years) in a buying or inventory management role is preferred.

Schedule Requirements:

• Availability to occasionally work flexible shifts.

- 5 Day work week with primarily 8-9 hour shifts.

- Potentially 20-30 days of overnight travel annually to attend seasonal tradeshows.

- Eagle Eye is closed every Sunday.

Computer/Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite for preparing & analyzing sales reports.
• Excellent computer knowledge of PC environments.
• Previous Experience using a POS/Inventory Management System a plus.

Intellectual Competencies:

• Advanced organizational and technical analytical skills
• Proficiency in English and Basic Math Skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the customer and the company.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned responsibilities within specified time frames.
• Sound judgment/decision-making ability: must be able to apply consistent logic, rationality, & objectivity in decision-making. Must be able to maintain an objective view of situations in order to make impartial, well-reasoned decisions.
• Creativity / Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
• Continual learner. Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
• Professional Demeanor: Arriving for work each day dedicated to having a great attitude to display to others your excitement about your profession. Sacrifices personal agendas for your coworkers and company to be more successful.
• Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely both in written and oral presentations.
• Ability to plan, organize, & schedule work for themselves in an efficient and productive manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior in all business dealing; ability to be trusted by ownership, colleagues, and direct reports; puts honesty & integrity above self.
• Flexibility. Technology changes quickly. Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.

Interpersonal Competencies:

• People Matter Most: people-oriented and driven by customer satisfaction.
• Must have excellent listening skills to comprehend directives, inquiries, and/or comments, and decipher intent & meaning.
• Must have the ability to display appropriate leadership demeanor, dialogue, interaction, and attire when dealing with staff, customers, colleagues, web contractors, or ownership.
• Must possess team building skills to foster an environment among staff to increase mutual trust, encourage cooperation and information sharing, and work well together.
• Must have the ability to personify and/or exhibit compassion, sensitivity, warmth, friendliness, and trustworthiness.
• Must have the ability to take a stand on issues of importance and accountability. Willing to have courageous conversations without being abrasive.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment and establish collaborative peer relationships.
• Must have the ability to exhibit high levels of energy, a strong desire to achieve, and see co-workers achieve as well.
• Perseverance: Must have the ability to demonstrate a strong need to achieve goals and not give up.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit in a normal position for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand in a normal position for long periods of time for tradeshows, sales floor support on Black Friday, and other occasions as required.
• Ability to talk, hear, and communicate clearly with staff and customers.
• Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away including a monitor. See the differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
• 6 Paid Holidays (New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas)
• Generous Employee Discounts.
• VTO - 40 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to be used for community service.
• 40 hours of Sick Time Off (After 90 days FT Status)
• 80 hours of Paid Vacation Time as outlined in Employee Handbook
• Company Contributes up to 3% match toward 401(k) Retirement.
• Company Provided Life Insurance Policy of $25,000
• Company Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Company Aflac Secondary Insurance Options

***The deadline to submit your application is Saturday, April 20th.***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Dothan, AL 36305: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person