As a Buyer in Brooklyn, you will manage purchasing activities for a retail company within the Procurement & Supply Chain department. You will help maintain the flow of products needed to support day-to-day retail operations.
Client Details
The company operates in the retail industry in Brooklyn.
Description
- Research and analyze market trends, competitor assortments, and customer buying patterns to identify emerging styles and opportunities aligned with target demographics.
- Develop and curate seasonal product assortments, including selecting styles, colors, fabrics, and quantities that balance fashion appeal, value pricing, and profitability.
- Negotiate with domestic and international vendors/suppliers on pricing, terms, delivery schedules, minimums, and quality standards to achieve optimal cost and margin targets.
- Manage open-to-buy (OTB) plans, monitor inventory levels, and adjust purchases based on sales performance, markdown strategies, and inventory productivity metrics (e.g., turn, GMROI, sell-through).
- Collaborate closely with merchandising, planning, allocation, visual, and store operations teams to ensure seamless product flow, in-store presentation, and promotional execution.
- Track and evaluate post-purchase performance through sales data, reports, and store feedback; make data-driven adjustments to future buys.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and stay ahead of industry developments through market visits, trade shows, and trend resources.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for assigned categories or divisions.
- Support special projects, new store openings, and growth initiatives as needed.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Profile
A successful 'Buyer' should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 3-5+ years of experience as a Buyer, with significant focus on Plus Size women's apparel.
- Proven track record in retail math: strong proficiency in markup, margin planning, open-to-buy management, inventory productivity measures (e.g., turn, sell-through, GMROI), and sales forecasting.
- Excellent eye for fashion trends and deep understanding of company's value-conscious, trend-driven customer base.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced spreadsheets, pivot tables, data analysis) and other retail systems; familiarity with merchandising/planning software a plus.
- Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills (verbal and written) in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Positive, upbeat, team-oriented personality with flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a significant advantage.
- Willingness to travel as needed for market research, vendor meetings, or trade shows.
Job Offer
- Permanent Buyer position in Brooklyn.
- Salary of $150,000 to $210,000.
- PTO.
- 401(k).
Interested? Apply today.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.