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Burlington, VT

Full-time | Operations

About the job

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TIRED OF YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Associate Buyer is responsible for partnering with team on seasonal buys and long-term strategies for specific departments. This role assists with all facets of buying including the financial investments of each item, assortments by store, marketing, in-season price and inventory management, and the execution of product for their department(s). Partners cross-functionally and influences the development of optimal assortments to maximize sales and gross margin.

HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Partners with team members on product assortments including style selection and product flow ensuring synergy with financial plans. Develops and presents assortments supporting overall strategy of in-stock positioning for key merchandise categories, balanced presentations, and accurate and timely receipt flow.
Partners with team members on in-season business management including inventory management and price strategies to increase sales and improve gross margin.
Collaborates with cross-functional partners to maximize sales and ensure store execution.
Partners with Planning team on future forecasts of sales trends, merchandise availability, and other changes in the business. Manages inventory levels through price optimization of markdowns and promotions.
Partners with Allocation team on product execution ensuring timely delivery and replenishment of all products throughout the season to maximize sales.

YOUHAVE
Bachelors degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience
Typically requires 2-4 years of professional experience, and general proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the jobAn ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with management, staff, factories and vendors

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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.


This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.


At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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