Merchandise & Procurement Buyer
Amazon LockerZappos is seeking an experienced Buyer
to join our Merchandising team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of brands through the ordering of new products and analyzing/managing stock levels. You are the business owner for the brands in your category and will engage directly with internal partners to effectively optimize assortments and execute department wide initiatives.
Your Respo
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nsibilities
• Identify trends by conducting thorough research and adopting a customer mindset.
• Partner with suppliers to maintain a consistent in‑stock rate of key items at the right time for customer demand.
• Understand the input levers to drive improved customer experience for assigned category.
• Integrate key metrics with broader business metrics to deliver optimal customer experience.
• Champion ideas across the team, serving as a resource and expert within areas of responsibility.
• Take a forward‑thinking, holistic, data‑driven approach to maximize profitability; Gather and analyze internal and competitor merchandise data, possessing knowledge of ABC categorization and analysis.
• Understand the needs and wants of different consumer demographics, product segmentation, key selling weeks, and seasonal demand.
Ideal Candidate
In this role, the ideal candidate will be a forward thinker, always anticipating possible future product offerings by conducting thorough research about what customers are looking for next and the fashion trends that are coming up.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5+ years in Buying, Planning or other related Merchandising roles.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data.
• Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.
Compensation and Benefits
This role also includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional supplemental life plans), EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
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