Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Senior Buyer - Mountain Hardwear & Equipment Job in Burlington, VT

OUTGROWN 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 North America Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) team focuses on our outlet, brand, and employee stores within the US and Canada. From merchandising to retail marketing to retail operations,there is a highly collaborative team working behind the scenes to ensure our consumers have a positive experience in our stores.

Columbia Sportswear is looking for a Senior Buyer to drive sustainable growth for Mountain Hardwear & Equipment. They will build and manage strategic assortments to achieve financial key performance indicator goals, as well as be responsible for all facets of buying, including the financial investments of each item, assortments by store, in-season price and inventory management, and the execution of product for their department(s). This person will partner cross-functionally and influences the development of optimal assortments, top line financial plans, visual merchandising strategies, in store product execution and marketing.


HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Develops 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.
Implements and completes in-season business management including open-to-buy management, inventory management, and price strategies to increase sales and improve gross margin.
Drives cross-functional discussions with other teams regarding product needs and store execution.
Communicates, facilitates, and executes visual merchandising and marketing strategies to meet and exceed sales and margin goals.
Partners with Allocation team on product execution ensuring timely delivery and replenishment of all products throughout the season to maximize sales.
Partners with Planning team on future forecasts of sales trends, merchandise availability, and other changes in the business.
Performs other duties as assigned.


YOU ARE
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Illustrator experience preferred.
Able to solve complex problems and develop creative solutions.
Knowledgeable of principles, concepts, and theories within discipline and can apply broader knowledge of industry standards to assignments and others.


YOUHAVE
Bachelors degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
5-8 years of professional experience and strong competency with the various tools, systems, or procedures required to accomplish the job.
Advanced understanding of retail industry and specific metrics used.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as excellent presentation skills.


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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.