Footwear Buyer

Dunham's Sports - a Midwest Specialty Sporting Goods Retailer located in Troy, MI has an immediate opening for a talented, strategic thinking Footwear Buyer. This position has responsibility for planning and purchasing sporting goods Footwear. This is a full-time position that works on-site at our corporate headquarters in Troy, MI Footwear Buyer responsibilities include: Identify, analyze, and capitalize on market and customer trends Merchandise presentation direction and guidelines Optimize sales and gross margin dollars by analyzing, evaluating and adjusting plans Achieving Sales, Margins and Turnover plans Developing merchandise assortment by category and continually evaluate, analyze and adjust these assortments Open-to-Buy, pricing and markdown management Advertising, planning and execution, including Co-op procurement Source out and negotiate best prices Make key buying decisions that have an objective of providing our customers with great value and quality Attend seasonal trade shows Resolve fulfillment and/or shipping problems in a timely manner Monitor placed orders to ensure timely deliveries Footwear Buyer candidate requirements: 3+ years retail footwear buying experience Strong analytical and statistical skills Excellent negotiating skills Self-starter, organized, detail oriented, flexible and adaptable Strong sense of style and trends Have consistent follow-up and follow-through discipline Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with vendors, store and corporate personnel Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Strong computer skills Bachelors degree or higher, equivalent experience may substitute Experience in footwear is preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person