Merchandise Buyer selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Purpose of Position:
To manage the product mix, inventory, pricing, and promotions of an assigned group of product categories for all business segments (Retail, Wholesale and Fleet) to achieve sales growth and inventory performance goals while maintaining high level relationships with vendors and internal team members.
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