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Associate Buyer (Closed)

Date Posted: Jun 11, 2019

Job #1561665
Permanent
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Professional

Lucas Group has partnered with one of the nation’s leading Off Price Retailers currently operating over 460 stores throughout the country’s highest growth geography for middle income families with a rapid growth trajectory. 

COMPANY:

Our client is rich in culture and tradition.  Established over 50 years ago this well respected retailer serves a loyal customer base in the off price channel. With total sales soaring over $1B over all of its divisions, the off price division is experiencing tremendous growth.  Emphasis is on innovative, trend right product and the best and brightest talent to deliver it to the customer who expects it.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Buyer for Food, Beverages, Candy and Snacks you will be accountable for driving the P&L of this business. You must-have proven track record of success in grocery, off price,  brick & mortar, grocery  or e – tail, you will be the Merchant delivering on the promise of the brand: BRINGING RELEVANT  PRODUCT TO THE CUSTOMER WITH SPEED AND AGILITY at significant value to the customer and the company.

You must have experience managing a team of professional off price merchants, collaborating with planning and allocation, reporting into an awesome DMM and CMO

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prior  Merchandising leadership role in the Off Price/Super Market channel
  • Track record of success delivering profitable business
  • Experience crafting teams and process 
  • Outstanding command of negotiations and retail logistics

PRIMARY LOCATION:

  • North Carolina

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Terrific bonus package  
  • Competitive Benefits