Sr. Buyer, Apparel

Work with planner to develop and attains budgeted sales, gross margin, and market share for assigned category. Locate and select assortment for the enterprise and manages vendor relationships to maximize sales, margin and minimize cost. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Develop and communicate corporate strategic category plans with focus on division's needs

Maintain an awareness of current sales trends and assesses impact on business needs

Create business plan for the category and communicates to divisions

Create end-to-end sales plan, display plans and ad plans customized for each division

Maintain division specific ESPs

Review sales, profit and promotional performance by division

Locate and select new products

Price merchandise under IMU pricing or other corporate pricing strategies, maintaining competitiveness while maximizing sales and profit potential; coordinates with pricing analyst on competitive price checks and following corporate pricing strategies

Manage vendor relationship for the enterprise, including negotiating vendor allowances and payment terms

Review vendor stock status against period estimates and orders, as necessary

Develop Kroger-specific selling programs for category

Partner with Planner on financial planning, vendor financial plans and strategies

Participate in floor planning and planogramming processes

Maintain comprehensive awareness of industry trends, competitive landscape across the enterprise and regional needs

Conduct store tours across the enterprise

Develop advertising campaigns; selects merchandise to advertise

Work with Product Development team to establish, buy, and market private label product

Develop Corporate Brand strategy and implements in all markets, including procured product lines in assigned categories

Support and assists with research and resolution for bi-way requests

Maintain debit voucher form

Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports

Travel independently on a regular basis

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

Bachelor's degree in business or related field plus two years combined Assistant Buyer and Assistant Planner experience; or combination of relevant education and experience

Accuracy/attention to detail

Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects

Familiarity with retail industry/technical terms and processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to continue education

Desired

Familiarity with commodity markets

Experience directing/participating on project teams