GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The E-commerce Buyer will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive procurement cadence for our e-commerce platform. The E-commerce Buyer will have extensive experience in procurement, supplier relationships, and inventory management. They will play a key role in keeping viral items in-stock, planning for promotional events, and driving customer satisfaction.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement a strategic procurement plan, considering e-commerce demand, seasonality, market trends, customer preferences, and competitive analysis
- Inventory Planning: Meet inventory and days-of-supply KPIs using historical and market data to plan for replenishment buys and forecasts for future product launches. Partner with brand managers on sell through plans to reduce inventory liability
- Supplier Management: Foster and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards
- Inventory Optimization: Collaborate closely with the inventory and demand planning teams to optimize stock levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory
- Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify new opportunities, assess product performance, and stay informed about emerging industry trends
- Cost Management: Implement cost-effective procurement strategies while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Utilize data analytics tools to track key performance indicators, assess product performance, and make data-driven decisions
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, merchandising, and logistics, to align product selection with marketing strategies and sales goals
Required Experience
- Experience (3+ years) in procurement, buying, and/or planning
- Strong understanding of e-commerce operations and market dynamics
- Excellent organization, follow through, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis, compiling and manipulating data to build a comprehensive report, and comfortable with using procurement software
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Results-driven mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality products to customers
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: Remote - Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM EST
PAY RANGE: up to $90K Annually
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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