Title:	Buyer
ID:	1027
Department:	Operations
Location:	San Rafael-Warehouse

We are currently looking for a Soft Goods Buyer to work with our Purchasing team in the San Rafael Warehouse. 
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development of soft goods product assortment
• Develop assortment plans by category
• Create ad, markdown and promotion plans
• Identify and drive new business opportunities
• Develop product flow plan based on seasonality
• Create monthly and seasonal PO’s
• Develop a contingency plan with vendors
• Conduct vendor meetings and review samples and seasonal reports
• Analyze reports generated by Product Director
• Create visual merchandise direction
• Manage inventory levels on best selling items
• Update and maintain vendor plans by department
• Inventory management

 
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent relevant experience.

• 5-7 years retail buying experience with an emphasis on sportswear.
• Good computer skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical and communication skills.
• Time/deadline management skills, attention to detail, and consistency are a must
• Knowledge of, or enthusiasm for, bicycles and the bicycle industry a huge plus.
• Proven ability to plan and accomplish goals with a demonstrated history of growing businesses.