Associate Merchandise Buyer 2 page is loaded## Associate Merchandise Buyer 2locations: La Mirada, CA - Corporatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R43037## Position Summary The Associate Merchandise Buyer 2 is the more advanced Associate position that works with the Merchandise Buyer in identifying, developing, and executing business strategies and assortment plans, product development and selection, vendor negotiation, and marketing of more complex, higher volume categories. Works closely with the merchandise planning, marketing, visual and retail teams to drive sales, gross margin and inventory turn growth. Will be responsible for developing a competitive merchandise assortment plan that is customer focused and adjusts to sales plans based on competition, business needs, and industry trends.## Position Description**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Manage all aspects of product development and assortment planning, product placement, marketing, pricing, signing, and markdowns to achieve sales, margin, inventory plan & GMROI targets for assigned departments* Build strong product assortments with suppliers and negotiate pricing for assigned categories* Present to senior management the business strategies, marketing plans and merchandise assortments to achieve financial plans* Evaluate suppliers on new and existing products, including but not limited to quality, pricing, shipping time, customer demand and return on investment* Partners with the Planning team to complete accurate forecasts, evaluating sales, markdowns and receipts Determine item lifecycles and exit strategies* Partners with SEO/SEM/email team to drive digital web traffic* Identify items to maximize promotional and marketing strategies* Analyzes sales trend, key items, vendor profitability, and aged inventory and make recommendations for driving improved performance* Participate in the development of the annual strategic financial plans* Provides correct information and inputs for point-of-sale signage and maintains the integrity of the quality of signage for ease of store execution level* Recommend and collaborate with Visual to plan floor layouts* Attend market weeks, store trips, trade shows and conferences* Leverage feedback from customers, stores and suppliers to improve product and add to collections. Ensure guest is at the center of our decision making* Energize cross-functional partners through consistent communication on merchandising and pricing plans, inventory flow and exit strategies with Purchasing, Visual, Store Operations, Marketing, E-Commerce and other stake holders impacted by changes in assortment* Maintains knowledge base of industry and competitor market trends as it relates to their assigned business area* Investigate and respond to field issues* Coordinate communication strategies with Store Operations and provide appropriate product information for retail team* Train and develop Assistant Buyers and Merchandise Coordinators* Lead buying partner with 2-5 key cross-category suppliers* Able to travel up to 20%## Qualifications**Education/Experience**Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college. 6+ years of experience in merchandising. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.**Computer Skills:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.## **Position Hiring Range**The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.Compensation: $75,600.00 - $100,800.00Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include:* Medical (full-time only)* Dental (full-time only)* Vision (full-time only)* 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)* Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)* Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)* Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)* Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)* Holiday pay (full-time only)* Life insurance (full-time only)For more details, please visit our website at: Careers ()**Equal Opportunity Employer**It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.**E-Verify**Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.At Living Spaces, we take pride in being an environment that cultivates the best in our Team Members. From our corporate office in La Mirada, to our Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Guest Services, Transportation, to any of our retail stores in the United States, you’ll find Team Members who have started and grown their careers at Living Spaces. We are a company driven by our core values of humility & respect, passion, innovation, speed & simplicity, fanatic discipline, social responsibility, coupled with the desire to provide our guests with the best possible experience they can have while furnishing their space.We continuously strive to find dedicated, innovative, driven, enterprising Team Members to help drive our corporate vision - to be the best furniture retailer in the country. If you possess these skills, we invite you to join the journey at Living Spaces. #J-18808-Ljbffr