JEWELRY/ECOMMERCE BUYER

Purchase and negotiate product and programs for the Jewelry eCommerce sales channel.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum


* BA/BS degree in business or related field plus two years retail store operations experience; or combination of relevant education and experience


* Minimum 18 years of age


* Ability to pass drug test


* Ability to work weekends on a regular basis


* Ability to travel independently on a regular basis


* Accuracy/attention to detail


* Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects


* Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes


* Valid driver's license

Desired


* Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure


* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Magic, and jewelry system software


* Retail store managerial experience


* Experience directing and participating on project teams



* Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service


* Negotiate, select, and purchase merchandise from vendors


* Work with other Jewelry Buyers to expand online assortments across all jewelry and watch categories


* Communicate effectively, both internally and externally


* Assess eCommerce merchandise mix to continually improve assortments


* Assist to implement solutions to problems and act decisively to develop and execute on appropriate action plans


* Make timely, sound purchasing decisions by assessing large amounts of data


* Analyze the site presentation and merchandise the site accordingly


* Critically assess the price/value relationship based on knowledge of market and current business.


* Maintain adherence to Company vendor guidelines


* Seek out new resources to broaden merchandise mix and pursue creative methods of seeking out desired merchandise


* Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through prudent and effective inventory management.


* Identify areas of performance which do not meet expectations and develop strategies to improve those areas


* Drive the development of the planning and forecasting process and the setting of inventory targets for each online category


* Analyze competitive information and provide input to the eCommerce strategy to maximize performance


* Work effectively with all operational and analytical groups to achieve objectives


* Help develop and monitor Vendor Fulfilled Inventory Drop Ship (VFIDS) scorecard and take action accordingly


* Evaluate and make vendor return decisions on salvaged merchandise


* Responsible for proper liquidity management by effectively managing Open-to-Buy


* Complete competition comparison


* Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports


* Must be able to perform t...