Buyer , Zappos Merchandising
Job Description
Zappos is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Merchandising team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of brands through the ordering of new products and analyzing/managing stock levels. You are the business owner for the brands in your category and will engage directly with internal partners to effectively optimize assortments and execute department wide initiatives. Key job responsibilities• Identify trends by conducting thorough research and a customer mindset. • Partner with suppliers in order to have a consistent in stock rate of key items at the right time for customer demand• Understands the input levers to drive improved customer experience for assigned category • Integrates key metrics with broader business metrics to deliver optimal customer experience • Understands organizational structure and company priorities. Champions ideas across the team and is seen as a resource and expert within areas of responsibility.• Takes a forward-thinking, holistic, and data driven approach to maximize profitability; over communicates with stakeholders on strategies.• Understands how to gather and analyze internal and competitor merchandise data --Possesses knowledge of ABC categorization and analysis • Understands the needs and wants of the different consumer demographics, product segmentation, key selling weeks, and seasonal demand.A day in the lifeIn this role the ideal candidate will be a forward thinker, always anticipating possible future product offerings by conducting thorough research about what customers are looking for next and the fashion trends that are coming up.
Locations
- United States, NY, New York, New York, NY, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence
85,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications
- - Bachelor's degree (degree)
- - 5+ years in Buying, Planning or other related Merchandising roles. (experience, 5 years)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data (experience)
- Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)
Responsibilities
- • Identify trends by conducting thorough research and a customer mindset.
- • Partner with suppliers in order to have a consistent in stock rate of key items at the right time for customer demand
- • Understands the input levers to drive improved customer experience for assigned category
- • Integrates key metrics with broader business metrics to deliver optimal customer experience
- • Understands organizational structure and company priorities. Champions ideas across the team and is seen as a resource and expert within areas of responsibility.
- • Takes a forward-thinking, holistic, and data driven approach to maximize profitability; over communicates with stakeholders on strategies.
- • Understands how to gather and analyze internal and competitor merchandise data --Possesses knowledge of ABC categorization and analysis
- • Understands the needs and wants of the different consumer demographics, product segmentation, key selling weeks, and seasonal demand.
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https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/3112977