Tillys is a leading specialty retailer offering casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young individuals. The Associate Buyer will manage specific product classifications to achieve sales and profitability goals while ensuring proper product timing, pricing, and quantity, as well as supporting various teams for effective execution of assortments.
Responsibilities
- Manage a group of specific product classifications in order to achieve sales and profitability goals
- Ensure proper product in the right time, price, and quantity
- Support overall area of Buyer’s responsibility
- Responsible for all fiscal duties consisting of; sales, gross margins, turnover, and management of open to buy
- Responsible for assortment selection and development consisting of; assortment planning, customer focus, trend awareness, timely interpretation, competitive shopping, and product development
- Partners with Allocation, Marketing, and Visual teams to ensure correct execution of assortments in store
- Responsible for the Planning and Execution of buying consisting of; negotiation skills, vendor relations, problem solving, sense of urgency, quick reaction to business trends (reorders, markdowns, cancellations, etc.) and initiative
- Train and support Assistant Buyer and/or Administrative Assistant
- Manage departmental work flow in Buyer’s absence
- Maintains positive working relationships with vendors and internal partners
Skills
- Proficient in the use of Excel and MS Word
- Ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities listed above
- Detail oriented and organized
- Must be able to communicate in a professional manner and respond with timeliness
- Able to effectively use common office equipment
- Resourceful and able to research problems and recommend solutions
- Numerical and analytical ability required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Trend and fashion awareness with ability to understand current trends, competition and market
- Ability to reprioritize projects frequently
- Must have ability to multitask
- Independent, self-motivated, team player
- Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management
- 1-2 years minimum of Associate Buying experience required
- High School Diploma required
- Bachelors Degree preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Save for your future with our company-sponsored plan
- Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, life, and additional voluntary benefits
- Employee Discount – In-store and online
- Discount Programs – Save on travel, events, and more
- Employee Sample Sales – Major deals on favorite brands
- Wellness & Social Events – Fitness programs, parties, and team outings
- Weekly Office Snacks – Stay fueled with stocked treats
Company Overview
Tillys is a leading specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive assortment of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active and social lifestyle. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.tillys.com/intl/default.aspx?intl=1.