Associate buyer vs retail buyer

Differences between associate buyer and retail buyer duties and responsibilities

Associate buyer example responsibilities.

• Define and manage sales, markdowns, inventories (OTB plans) achieving financial objectives for all years in position.
• Manage numerous RFP processes for the non-technology services.
• Support include identifying and qualifying vendors, manage process for select RFP's and assist with bid assessments.
• Work closely with planner and buyer to manage OTB and determine when to maximize business and when to protect liabilities.
• Manage and develop successful relationships with top luxury watch and jewelry brands.
• Coordinate and provide direction to inventory teams by managing product placement, open-to-buy, and logistics.
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Retail buyer example responsibilities.

• Manage the open-to-buy (OTB) process by monitoring stock levels
• Lead team of content support/merchandisers to achieve and consistently hit KPI goals.
• Manage set up of new items as well as integration into POS system.
• Manage open-to-buy to ensure continual flow of merchandise to stores and warehouses with careful attention to advertise events and promotions.
• Key member of development team that implement JDA MMS software.
• Maintain inventory and displays for jewelry and bath/body products.
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