Buyer - Skate Hardgoods

Position Purpose: The skate buyer is a critical position to the operation of the hardgoods buying department. Responsible for the buying process, proactive reporting, allocation, overseeing categories/vendors and primary communication with the Zumiez store team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently carry out the SKU and PO creation process for skate hardgoods buying team
• Track deliveries and ensure timely, accurate allocation to Zumiez stores
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly hindsight sales reporting
• Manage samples
• Execute store to store transfers and markdowns
• Main point of contact for product inquiries from stores
• Manage categories/vendors
• Conduct meetings with vendors
• Gain experience in management with the goal of taking on a direct report(s)

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• 3-4 years retail experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or combination of equivalent education and work experience
• Understanding and application of "retail math" and business analysis
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Detail oriented while maintaining constancy and accuracy
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of the Zumiez customer, market, and industry trends
• Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to express creativity and innovative ideas
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office and internal buying
• High attention to detail

Physical Demands of Work Environment:

• Ability to sit in stationary periods in an office environment for extended periods of time and work on a PC without limitations
• Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect materials on product
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

This Full-Time role is Benefit eligible and offers:

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
  • Following an initial wait period
• Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
  • Following an initial wait period
• Paid Vacation
  • Following an initial wait period
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Zumiez merchandise discount
• 401(k) Plan after meeting requirements-
  • 21 years of age
  • 6 months of service
  • 1,000 hours of service
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after meeting requirements-
  • 21 years of age
  • 6 months of service
  • Weekly average of 20 hours

Compensation for Role in Addition to Base Salary

• Bonus eligible
• Equity eligibility