Retail Buyer

BARK AVENUE ENTERPRISES • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The position involves developing and executing buying strategies to achieve sales and profit goals. The role requires analyzing sales, inventory, and margin data to identify and act on opportunities that maximize both top-line revenue and bottom-line results. The individual will negotiate with vendors, manage inventory levels, and oversee product selection while collaborating closely with marketing, merchandising, and operations to drive sell-through and successful promotions. Additionally, the role includes managing reorder processes, troubleshooting inventory issues, tracking performance metrics, and presenting actionable insights to management. Support for store teams with product training may also be required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of retail buying experience (pet, specialty, or grocery retail preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financials and improve both revenue and profit margins
• Strong vendor negotiation skills and understanding of assortment planning
• Proficient with Excel and retail/business reporting systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities; able to work with multiple departments
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute buying strategies to achieve sales and profit goals
• Analyze sales, inventory, and margin data; identify and act on opportunities to maximize both top-line revenue and bottom-line results
• Negotiate with vendors, manage inventory levels, and oversee product selection
• Collaborate closely with marketing, merchandising, and operations to drive sell through and successful promotions
• Manage reorder processes and troubleshoot inventory issues
• Track performance metrics and present actionable insights to management
• Support store teams with product training, as needed

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree