Retail Buyer (Full Time)

Performance Running Outfitters in Milwaukee, WI is a top running store in the industry with 4 locations around the city. We build community through meaningful connections, create experiences that transform, encourage participation and pursue excellence in all we do. 

We have an opening for a full-time buyer who has a passion for running and fitness. The Buyer is engaged in purchasing and distributing for our 4 locations. As the Buyer you would develop a clear understanding of store and customer needs. This job is based out of our store in Brookfield, WI.

This role is responsible for evaluating sales performance, margin, inventory turn, and gross margin return on inventory. The Buyer must have a clear understanding of KPIs and will place future and weekly fill-in orders for apparel and accessories as well as manage customer special orders. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring that core products and sizes are always available and have a clear plan for reducing stockouts. The Buyer will also work with vendors to process returns.

This role is also responsible for creating markdown strategies and communicating this with our marketing director, online webstore manager and retail store managers. This position includes planning assortments, working with industry sales representatives, and working collaboratively with all store managers. In addition all product launches need to be communicated along with product education for staff.
Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilties include:

• Placing future and weekly fill-in orders and manage customer special orders
• Ensuring that core products and sizes are always available
• Working directly with vendors to process returns
• Creating markdown strategies and communicating this with our Marketing Director, Online Website Manager, and Retail Store Managers
• Planning assortments, working with industry sales representatives, and working collaboratively with all store managers
• Communicating new product launches & product education with staff
• Building rapport and relationships both internally and externally with Store Owners, Managers, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Vendors
• Supporting all Performance Running Outfitters initiatives, activities, and functions
• Working in our retail stores as needed

Qualifications:

• Retail, inventory, and buying experience required **must have worked for a retail store for a minimum of 2 years in purchasing **
• Degree in retail management or merchandising is a plus
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and deadline driven
• Excellent knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work as a team member, multitask, and give clear direction

Compensation:

• Full-time: $80k salary is negotiable and based on experience (includes paid time off and Fidelity IRA matching)