NewSenior Buyer Page GroupSenior BuyerMelville, NY$90,000–$120,000 / yearFull timeThe Senior Buyer will manage procurement activities within the ingredients categories (oils, flours & protein), focusing on sourcing, negotiating, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure efficient supply chain operations in Suffolk County Long Island. A successful Senior Buyer should have: Experience with procurement processes and supplier management in the Food Manufacturing industry.
Legal Project Manager Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPLegal Project ManagerNew York, New York$140,000–$160,000 / yearOn all matters to which the LPM is staffed, the role will involve substantial engagement in the following areas: Scoping and Budgeting: Define matter scope and develop budgets, including monitoring legal spend, alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), and profitability, in close collaboration with the Financial Reporting team and Practice Development Lawyers (PDLs). Apply established project management methodologies to plan, lead, and coordinate matter deliverables through written communications (including workstream trackers, project plans, and budget estimates), team meetings, and regular updates to lead partner(s), matter team members, and clients.
Senior Manager of Legal Project Management Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPSenior Manager of Legal Project ManagementNew York, NY$200,000–$210,000 / yearThe Senior Manager of Legal Project Management will work alongside practice groups, legal matter teams, and partners to provide strategic and operational support across project management, staffing, budgeting, profitability analysis, and client communications. Apply established project management methodologies to plan, lead, and coordinate matter deliverables through written communications (including project plans, workstream trackers, and budget estimates), team meetings, and regular updates to lead partner(s), matter team members, and clients.
Manager, Legal Talent Compliance and Operations Simpson Thacher & BartlettManager, Legal Talent Compliance and OperationsNew York, New YorkCollaborate with the Managing Clerks Office and Legal Talent Training team, as well as counterparts in other offices, to ensure attorneys remain in good standing with relevant bar associates and in compliance with jurisdictional CLE requirements, including with respect to bar admission process in NY office and for attorneys working remotely. This includes monitoring bar admissions, registrations and renewals, reviewing and tracking attorneys’ Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements, updating and maintaining the Legal Policy Handbook, and collaborating with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) on related matters as needed.
Assistant Buyer - Duty Free Food & Confectionery AvoltaAssistant Buyer - Duty Free Food & ConfectioneryEast Rutherford, NJ$70,000–$73,000 / yearMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 5 years: In a technical role: Requires 5 years of retail operations or merchandising experience. Purpose: The Assistant Buyer provides operational support to the Buyer, primarily within Duty Free Food & Confection and additional responsibilities across Duty Paid and Food & Beverage lines of business.
Assistant Buyer - Duty Free Food & Confectionery Avolta AGAssistant Buyer - Duty Free Food & ConfectioneryEast Rutherford, NJ$70,000–$73,000 / yearMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 5 years: In a technical role: Requires 5 years of retail operations or merchandising experience. Purpose: The Assistant Buyer provides operational support to the Buyer, primarily within Duty Free Food & Confection and additional responsibilities across Duty Paid and Food & Beverage lines of business.
Assistant Buyer CareerscapeAssistant BuyerNew York, NY$55,000–$75,000 / yearFull time0-2 years in retail, fashion, or CPG merchandisingStrong Excel - pivots, VLOOKUP, index/matchSharp attention to detail and follow-throughComfort managing 30+ open threads with vendors and internal teamsProduct sense and a real interest in the categoryBachelors in fashion, business, or equivalent hands-on experience. This is the seat where you learn merchandising from the inside - assortment planning, vendor management, sample tracking, and hindsighting - reporting into a Senior Buyer.
Assistant Buyer - Home Furnishings Safavieh HomeAssistant Buyer - Home FurnishingsPort Washington, NYSafavieh is an upscale global home furnishing, rugs & accessories company looking for a proactive, personable, highly motivated and organized Assistant Buyer – Home Furnishings. Responsible for product photography management and maintenance to include reviewing product photography proofs and communicating with marketing teams in order to ensure all product is up-to-date on company webpage.
Senior Buyer Restaurant Depot LLCSenior BuyerNY$90,000–$100,000 / yearSenior Buyer Company: Jetro Restaurant Depot Location: 1710 Whitestone Expwy, Whitestone, NY 11357 Job Type: Full-time Sector: Buying Compensation: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 a year. Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress, and make adjustments as needed.
Senior Buyer Lee Hecht HarrisonSenior BuyerMelville, NY$95,000–$125,000 / yearThe Senior Buyer will manage procurement activities for electronic and electro-mechanical components, develop supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules. A growing manufacturer of complex electronic and electro-mechanical products is seeking a Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations.
Senior Buyer, Out of Home Publicis Groupe SASenior Buyer, Out of HomeNY$60,800–$93,600 / yearQualifications This could be an outstanding opportunity for you if you have 4-5 years of experience negotiating OOH Investment and are great with people; If you are approachable, collaborative, responsible and accountable; If you exhibit sharp attention to detail and strong math skills; If you have an intermediate knowledge of Excel and experience with OX and MediaX media platforms; If you have a strong understanding of OOH measurement (Geopath). PMX is at the forefront of the converging marketplace executing data-informed, tech-enabled media to help marketers connect with consumers in a measurable way.
Senior Buyer (TCU Represented) Metropolitan Transportation AuthoritySenior Buyer (TCU Represented)New York, NY$62,802–$89,718 / yearOpening: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").
Senior Buyer (Tcu Represented) Metropolitan Transportation AuthoritySenior Buyer (Tcu Represented)New York, NY$62,802–$89,718 / yearOpening: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").
NewSenior Buyer HytorcSenior BuyerMahwah, New JerseyThis role drives supplier performance, cost savings, inventory availability, and supply chain risk reduction while partnering cross-functionally to support production requirements, business initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts. 8+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, buyer/planner, or supply chain roles; experience in industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, machinery, or engineered products environments preferred.
Senior Buyer Chemring Group PLCSenior BuyerNY$84,000–$108,500 / yearAs Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Human Resources at humanresources@ced.us.com or call 630-969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
NewSenior Buyer Unex CorporationSenior BuyerMahwah, NJ$85,000–$110,000 / yearIn lieu of a degree, 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, strategic sourcing, or a related field may be considered.8+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, buyer/planner, or supply chain roles; experience in industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, machinery, or engineered products environments preferred. This role drives supplier performance, cost savings, inventory availability, and supply chain risk reduction while partnering cross-functionally to support production requirements, business initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Senior Buyer - Luxury Apparel & Accessories AvoltaSenior Buyer - Luxury Apparel & AccessoriesEast Rutherford, NJ$105,100–$127,400 / yearPurpose: The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing for luxury apparel and accessories in alignment with the company's goals and current trends for both Duty Free and Duty Paid locations, ensuring the right products are available to meet customer demands while maximizing profitability. Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 6 years: In a leadership role: Requires 2 years of experience supervising a team of buyers engaged in executing convenience category programs.
Senior Buyer AmerluxSenior BuyerOakland, NJ$90,000–$100,000 / yearFull timeAmerlux, a leader in architectural lighting, designs and manufacturing of innovative interior and exterior lighting solutions for commercial, retail and supermarket sectors is looking for a Senior Buyer to join our team in our Oakland NJ facility. Maintain physical inventory accuracy working with a cross-functional team including Purchasing, Inventory Control/Receiving, Engineering, Production and Customer Support.
Senior Buyer, Womens Full Price - Calvin Klein PVH CorpSenior Buyer, Womens Full Price - Calvin KleinNew York, NYThe Sr Buyer is responsible for partnering with management to create and execute the merchandise strategies for Full Price & E-Commerce channels to meet or exceed financial plans for all retail channels; acts as a key leader with cross functional teams (buying, planning, sourcing, brand merchandising, design, visual, allocation, and field). Take lead role in senior management meetings (business review meetings, monthly OTB, buy reviews.), presenting in-depth analysis of respective departments and classifications; must be able to sell and validate point of view with facts and analysis.
Senior Buyer - Luxury Apparel & Accessories Avolta AGSenior Buyer - Luxury Apparel & AccessoriesEast Rutherford, NJ$105,100–$127,400 / yearPurpose: The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing for luxury apparel and accessories in alignment with the company's goals and current trends for both Duty Free and Duty Paid locations, ensuring the right products are available to meet customer demands while maximizing profitability. Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 6 years: In a leadership role: Requires 2 years of experience supervising a team of buyers engaged in executing convenience category programs.
Sr. Buyer (Automation) Symbotic IncSr. Buyer (Automation)NYRemote$87,000–$119,900 / yearExperience with commodities such as Construction Management, Automation Installation, Conveyors, Lifts, Robotics, Automation Controls, or Material Handling Systems, including familiarity with related supply bases, is preferred. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency.
Senior Buyer, Cured Meats and Cheeses (Salumi & Formaggi)- Eataly Corporate Eataly Net USA LLCSenior Buyer, Cured Meats and Cheeses (Salumi & Formaggi)- Eataly CorporateNew York, NY$105,000–$115,000 / yearAs an integral part of the Corporate Product Team, the Senior Buyer, Salumi & Formaggi (SAFO) manages the success of Eataly North America's buying categories - salumi, formaggi, antipasti, and dairy - through executing procurement strategy, assisting in selecting the product offerings, overseeing catalog development and maintenance, inventory and forecasting management, building producer and vendor relationships, identifying product opportunities, market trends, and ensuring product assortment is in line with sales and margin goals. 3 + years of category management or supply chain experiencing encompassing the entire product lifecycle including but not limited to sourcing, order placement and receiving practices, product catalog maintenance, inventory management and optimization, forecasting, and KPI, margin and COGS parameters.
Senior Buyer, Category Management National Grid PlcSenior Buyer, Category ManagementBrooklyn, NY$109,000–$128,000 / yearWith a spend of c.$4 billion worth of contracts to be awarded per annum in the UK & US, we are a strong team of talented professionals with a clear mission: to enable a clean, fair, and affordable energy future through commercial, responsible, and innovative supply chain leadership. Lead the implementation of Supplier and Contractor Performance Management processes, monitoring contract delivery, reporting on performance, with the ability to analyze KPIs and contract data, to support commercial decision making and escalating issues where required.
Senior Buyer - Oakland, NJ AmerluxSenior Buyer - Oakland, NJOakland, NJ$90,000–$100,000 / yearAmerlux, a leader in architectural lighting, designs and manufacturing of innovative interior and exterior lighting solutions for commercial, retail and supermarket sectors is looking for a Senior Buyerto join our team in our Oakland NJ facility. Maintain physical inventory accuracy working with a cross-functional team including Purchasing, Inventory Control/Receiving, Engineering, Production and Customer Support.
Senior Buyer UVeyeSenior BuyerTeaneck, NJ$105,000–$120,000 / yearWith over $380M in funding and strategic partnerships with Toyota, Amazon, General Motors, JLR, Volvo, and Hertz, our technology is deployed across manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, fleets, and seaports worldwide. You will source from global company entities and worldwide suppliers and carry out strategic initiatives and tactical executions using an end-to-end approach to achieve company goals and support roadmaps.
Assistant Buyer, Programmatic Crossmedia IncAssistant Buyer, ProgrammaticNew York, NY$43,000–$48,000 / yearInternal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation. Our client roster includes U.S. Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Herschend Family Entertainment, Zalando, Edible Arrangements, Citizens Bank, and more.
Assistant Buyer, Integrated Media Investment Crossmedia IncAssistant Buyer, Integrated Media InvestmentNew York, NY$43,000–$48,000 / yearYou'll work closely with internal teams, vendors, and media partners to ensure campaigns are executed accurately and efficiently, while learning about pricing strategy, media performance, and client servicing. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
Senior Buyer Development Manager SovrnSenior Buyer Development ManagerNew York, NY$130,000–$180,000 / yearAs an Buyer Development Manager, you will join a global team, bringing a proactive and strategic approach to acquiring new accounts and cultivating growth with existing accounts in the North American advertising market. Hunting new opportunities within brands, buyers and agencies, including video, desktop, CTV, and in app, through new activations, curated deals, and auction packages.
Assistant Buyer II Ross Stores IncAssistant Buyer IINY$78,000–$82,000 / yearOur Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. This includes attending frequent in-person meetings, as well as regular interactions with vendors to problem solve, trouble shoot, and discuss market trends.
Procurement & Supply Chain Sr. Buyer FerreroProcurement & Supply Chain Sr. BuyerParsippany, NJ$105,117–$130,000 / yearThe core of the role is to deploy the Category Procurement Strategy for Supply Chain services (Transportation, Customs and WH/3PL) across the NAM Area, with the objective of optimizing total cost of ownership, ensuring supply continuity, and improving service levels and operational performance. The position requires proactive and structured engagement with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal), translating operational needs into effective sourcing strategies while supporting decision-making with data-driven insights and market intelligence.
Category Senior Buyer Symrise AGCategory Senior BuyerSaddle Brook, NJ$108,500–$117,180 / yearThis position ensures clear communication, accurate data management, and fast resolution of operational issues while supporting key procurement activities across the Synthetics category. From managing purchase orders and supplier interactions to contributing to sourcing strategies and continuous improvement, this role blends hands‑on operational execution with meaningful strategic impact.
Procurement & Supply Chain Sr. Buyer Ferrero International SAProcurement & Supply Chain Sr. BuyerParsippany, NJ$105,117–$130,000 / yearThe core of the role is to deploy the Category Procurement Strategy for Supply Chain services (Transportation, Customs and WH/3PL) across the NAM Area, with the objective of optimizing total cost of ownership, ensuring supply continuity, and improving service levels and operational performance. The position requires proactive and structured engagement with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal), translating operational needs into effective sourcing strategies while supporting decision-making with data-driven insights and market intelligence.
Assistant Buyer, Designer Shoes Saks Global Enterprises LLCAssistant Buyer, Designer ShoesNew York, NY$59,000–$79,000 / yearOversee offshore Merchandise Assistants' creation and transmission of purchase orders to brand partners, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy of order details, overseeing communication between Merchandise Assistants and brand partners, and resolving or escalating any issues raised. Constantly review business performance in close collaboration with Assistant Planners, communicating bottoms-up style insights to Buyers, recommending in-season actions (e.g., ask the vendor for ATS on sold out item) and helping to prepare for monthly OTB.
Senior Meat Buyer Carrie Rikon & AssociatesSenior Meat BuyerGreat Neck, NY$100,000–$110,000Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
Senior Produce Buyer with a fast track opportunity into a Category Manager Carrie Rikon & AssociatesSenior Produce Buyer with a fast track opportunity into a Category ManagerGreat Neck, NY$100,000–$110,000Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
Senior Beverage Buyer Carrie Rikon & AssociatesSenior Beverage BuyerGreat Neck, NY$100,000–$110,000Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
Senior Produce Buyer Carrie Rikon & AssociatesSenior Produce BuyerCollege Point, NY$100,000–$110,000Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
Senior Produce Buyer With A Fast Track Opportunity Into A Category Manager Carrie Rikon & AssociatesSenior Produce Buyer With A Fast Track Opportunity Into A Category ManagerCollege Point, NY$110,000–$120,000 / yearReview and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
Senior Wine Buyer (Must Have Wine Purchasing Experience) Carrie Rikon & AssociatesSenior Wine Buyer (Must Have Wine Purchasing Experience)College Point, NYIt offers a wide selection of high-quality products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, frozen foods, beverages, dry goods, and restaurant supplies at competitive prices. The warehouse-style stores provide a convenient, no-membership, no-contract shopping experience, making it a trusted partner for foodservice operators seeking value and flexibility.
Senior Food Buyer Carrie Rikon & AssociatesSenior Food BuyerCollege Point, NYReview and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
Assistant Buyer Against All OddsAssistant BuyerCarlstadt, NJFull timeKey responsibilities include analyzing market trends to identify high-potential new brands, sourcing and negotiating with vendors for optimal terms, coordinating store-level product distribution and merchandising, managing vendor relationships and contracts, and traveling to stores with the Buyer. This role targets bilingual (English/Korean) candidates with 1-2 years of retail buying experience, Excel proficiency, and passion for urban fashion and streetwear, who are legally authorized to work in the US.
Assistant Buyer - West Elm Global (Company Owned) Williams Sonoma IncAssistant Buyer - West Elm Global (Company Owned)Brooklyn, NY$60,000–$70,000 / yearThe Assistant Buyer will support a range of categories and markets, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate SKU setup, pricing, promotional execution, assortment execution, product availability, eCommerce readiness, and in-store execution. We work closely with Brand Merchandising, Global Inventory and Planning, Sourcing, eCommerce, Visual, Store Operations, Order Management and regional teams to support seasonal assortments, pricing, SKU setup, product flow, promotional execution, and business analysis.
Assistant Buyer Alice and OliviaAssistant BuyerNew York, NY$60,000–$70,000 / yearAn Assistant Buyer provides operational support and assists the buying team with the selection and procurement of merchandise for the direct-to-consumer businesses, to support overall company sales, volume, gross margin, and turnover objectives. • Collaborate with the VP of buying to source and buy vintage accessories; build a strong relationship with our exclusive vintage apparel partner and curate a monthly drop for select stores.
Assistant Buyer, Garden - West Elm Williams Sonoma IncAssistant Buyer, Garden - West ElmBrooklyn, NYAs part of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a leader in home lifestyle and retail, our merchandising team drives customer engagement and profitability through data-informed, trend-right assortments across all brands. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces.
Sr E-Commerce Buyer, Men's & Women's Tommy JohnSr E-Commerce Buyer, Men's & Women'sNew York, NYFull timeThe buyer will be responsible for addressing and managing E-commerce challenges and opportunities to support and execute strategic initiatives to achieve sales targets and maintain profitability across all managed Apparel/Lounge and Underwear categories. Take lead role in cross-functional Milestone meetings (Hindsight, Budget & Strategy, Investment Reviews etc.), presenting in-depth analysis of total division; must be able to support and validate point of view with facts and analysis.
Assistant Buyer Century 21 NYCAssistant BuyerNew York, NY$65,000–$75,000Works with the planning organization to develop by-store assortment plans that support overall strategy of in-stock positioning for key merchandise categories, classifications, items and vendors. Accepts Buyer directives and accountability for the execution of the merchandise plan, while proactively taking self-imposed actions to enhance the guest experience.
Sr E-Commerce Buyer, Men's & Women's Tommy John, Inc.Sr E-Commerce Buyer, Men's & Women'sNew York, NY$135,000–$145,000 / yearThe buyer will be responsible for addressing and managing E-commerce challenges and opportunities to support and execute strategic initiatives to achieve sales targets and maintain profitability across all managed Apparel/Lounge and Underwear categories. Take lead role in cross-functional Milestone meetings (Hindsight, Budget & Strategy, Investment Reviews etc.), presenting in-depth analysis of total division; must be able to support and validate point of view with facts and analysis.
Buyer Restaurant Depot LLCBuyerNY$70,000–$90,000 / yearReview and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress, and make adjustments as needed. Buyer Company: Jetro Restaurant Depot Location: 1710 Whitestone Expwy, Whitestone, NY 11357 Job Type: Full-time Sector: Buying Compensation: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 a year.
Junior Buyer Restaurant Depot LLCJunior BuyerNY$50,000–$65,000 / yearReview and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs quality service level inventory turns and distress and make adjustments as needed. Qualifications Minimum of 2 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in industry or retail grocery candy beverage experience a plus.
Senior Product Management Manager Polo Womens Sweaters Ralph Lauren CorpSenior Product Management Manager Polo Womens SweatersNY$85,000–$161,444 / yearThe Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. AUC - Manage costing activities based on analysis of past production strategies; provide upfront visibility to component costs that negatively impact margin goals prior to seasonal adoption to achieve dept goals.