JEWELRY/ECOMMERCE BUYER Full Time

• BA/BS degree in business or related field plus two years retail store operations experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis
• Ability to travel independently on a regular basis
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
• Valid driver’s license

Desired

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Magic, and jewelry system software
• Retail store managerial experience
• Experience directing and participating on project teams
• Model “Customer 1st” behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Negotiate, select, and purchase merchandise from vendors
• Work with other Jewelry Buyers to expand online assortments across all jewelry and watch categories
• Communicate effectively, both internally and externally
• Assess eCommerce merchandise mix to continually improve assortments
• Assist to implement solutions to problems and act decisively to develop and execute on appropriate action plans
• Make timely, sound purchasing decisions by assessing large amounts of data
• Analyze the site presentation and merchandise the site accordingly
• Critically assess the price/value relationship based on knowledge of market and current business.
• Maintain adherence to Company vendor guidelines
• Seek out new resources to broaden merchandise mix and pursue creative methods of seeking out desired merchandise
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through prudent and effective inventory management.
• Identify areas of performance which do not meet expectations and develop strategies to improve those areas
• Drive the development of the planning and forecasting process and the setting of inventory targets for each online category
• Analyze competitive information and provide input to the eCommerce strategy to maximize performance
• Work effectively with all operational and analytical groups to achieve objectives
• Help develop and monitor Vendor Fulfilled Inventory Drop Ship (VFIDS) scorecard and take action accordingly
• Evaluate and make vendor return decisions on salvaged merchandise
• Responsible for proper liquidity management by effectively managing Open-to-Buy
• Complete competition comparison
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation