BUYER SENIOR

BUYER SENIOR 2.9 2.9

out of 5 stars 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Full-time Dollar General 42,553 reviews

Full-time Work Where You Matter:

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview:

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details:

General Summary:

Serve the customer in all aspects of merchandise selection; analyze and maintain the value of all items sold in our stores. Assist in the flow process and presentation of merchandise to our customers. Facilitate the internal and external partnerships that allow Dollar General to serve others by being a customer driven distributor of consumable basics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Analyze and re-forecast departmental budget to ensure financial reward for our shareholders, i.e. sales, mark-up, inventory, turn. Plan, evaluate and provide monthly projections for core items to maintain our 95% in-stock goal. Assist all teamshare partners in matters that are directly or indirectly involved with merchandising, i.e. accounting, reorder, retail, distribution, import, logistics and vendors. Maintain accurate vendor and item information to best control procurement and logistical flow of merchandise until it reaches our customer. Research and negotiate vendor base to identify the best value for our customer. Penetrate new market share while maximizing shareholders reward. Evaluate, select, design, and develop merchandise for both core and non-core distribution and presentation in store. Supervising, training and developing our team partners to support total development. Develop line review and generate plan-o-grams for department and communicate these for proper presentation to our customer Make necessary vendor, market, orient and store visits.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written and listening skills so that Merchandising's mission of customer satisfaction is achieved. (Communication Skills) Demonstrated planning and executing of annual budget to ensure positive shareholder risk. (Analytical Skill) Demonstrated ability to be a team player and customer service driven, while maintaining the values of Dollar General. Demonstrated ability to effectively monitor and develop team partners to ensure a partnership in total development (Management Skills) Thorough knowledge of specific categories, including market trends, item cost, competitive issues and logistical issues to help facilitate customer satisfaction. Ability to demonstrate moral integrity and professionalism while negotiating issues to help facilitate customer satisfaction. Keen understanding of the dynamics of negotiating product and interpersonal knowledge of how to achieve Dollar General's goals. Ability to make decisions in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining an enthusiastic sense of mission. Work Experience and/or

Education:

Bachelors' degree strongly preferred. 3 to 5 years buying experience preferred.