Aspen Skiing Company - Four Mountain Sports / D&E:
Retail Buyer - Branded Product Job in Aspen, CO

The Buyer - Branded Product will fulfill assigned buying functions for all branded product vendors and categories and is responsible for generating business through year round, seasonal and promotional buys to maximize sales and profits. Buyer will work with multiple ASC departments to design, source and purchase branded products and work with the branding team to create and develop products for all brand initiatives.

Essential Job Functions
• Prepare seasonal, annual and rotational buys of ASC branded product.
• Formulate purchasing strategies based on department financials, vendor customer service and environmental objectives with these factors considered; quality, timelines, pricing, minimums and design.
• Coordinate with Director of Finance to develop and manage plans for product categories including inventory on hand, inventory budgets, sales forecasts and managing in-store sales discounts.
• Create and implement seasonal merchandising plans including store set-up, rotations and layouts for each rental/retail location.
• Work with VP Brands/branding team on all facets of ASC brand initiatives, including designing, sourcing and producing new private label products and product lines and ensuring that products meet ASC brand standards.
• Work closely with VP Brands/branding team to develop new sales channels for branded merchandise.
• Support other Aspen Skiing Company departments by providing creative guidance and assistance with the procurement, receipt and distribution of any departmental branded product needs.
• Attend meetings, trade shows and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers.
• Know and support ASC’s Guiding Principles
• Actively work to minimize environmental impacts
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Duties/Responsibilities
• Review product/category/vendor performance key indicators to track progress from year to year and season to season.
• Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventory levels.
• Create purchase orders, pricing and distribution data in computer inventory system.
• Check order confirmations.
• Work with buy team to maintain integrity and accuracy of the inventory management system.
• Create and maintain good working relationships with current and prospective vendors.
• Meet with vendors and visit suppliers' showrooms to examine and evaluate new product lines.
• Communicate ASC policies and procedures with suppliers to assure proper delivery, billing, discounts and terms.
• Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine need for changes.
• Meet with vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Create transfers to move product from warehouse to stores, and from store to store based on sales and inventory.
• Coordinate with store managers and assistant managers to assure proper product selection and offering.
• Work with Senior Buyers and Director of Finance to create and evaluate min/max levels for appropriate products and categories.
• Assist in employee training. Support training and education objectives for all rental/retail front line staff as well as buying/merchandising teams.
• Assist with inventory receiving, distribution, and in-store sales during busy seasons.
• Assist with annual Physical Inventory.