Merchandise buyer vs merchandise planner

Differences between merchandise buyer and merchandise planner duties and responsibilities

Merchandise buyer example responsibilities.

• Prepare the merchandise assortment plan for the company, manage the OTB and purchase the merchandise.
• Manage open-to-buy to ensure continual flow of merchandise to stores and warehouses with careful attention to advertise events and promotions.
• Perform allocations pulls in JDA program on inbound shipments and back-stock merchandise from distribution centers.
• Assist in implementing the POS system and develop pricing policies.
• Enter data into the appropriate POS systems and create new identifications for new product purchases.
• Create open to buy, allocation buying, pricing, and direct the visual presentation of all apparel.
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Merchandise planner example responsibilities.

• Monitor and analyze planned assortments by door in order to achieve plan turn goals and ROI.
• Manage purchase order logs to ensure plan receipts and IMU requirements are maintained in the department.
• Complete training on the JDA planning and forecasting system to effectively manage the financial aspects of each department.
• Implement and manage the E3 auto-replenishment system to optimize inventory levels of width-size shoes, core shoes and shoe accessories.
• Manage product flow in apparel category; determining order quantities and generating purchase orders for new and replenishment orders.
• Manage and maintain the OTB for specific departments by preparing forecasts, evaluating performance, and maximizing profitability while minimizing liabilities.
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