Retail Buyer
Posted by Kinsey's on 06/28/2019
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Fishing, Hunting/Shooting, Lifestyle, Outdoor
Job Categories: Purchasing
Company Type: DoesnotApply
State: PA
City: Mount Joy
Country: United States
Required Experience: 5 - 7 years
Contact Name: Krissy Pennell
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel:
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
Kinsey’s Position Opening
Job Opening: Kinsey’s Outdoors Buyer Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Director of Purchasing Operations Job Location: Mount Joy, PA 17552
The ideal candidate will manage vendor partnerships in a way that pursues Kinsey’s best interests. The Buyer will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing inventory levels, product selection, and vendor programs. Accuracy, efficiency, the ability to make decisions quickly, enthusiasm and a high degree of organization are necessary assets for this individual to possess. The Buyer will need to multitask and use time management in order to ensure Kinsey’s provides a high service and in-stock inventory level to our dealers. The ability to participate as a team in a collaborative environment is essential to this role.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain buying and inventory levels for assigned vendors.
-Analyze vendor programs for complete product selection and to ensure profitability.
-Manage OTB and open purchase orders as well as resolve vendor shipping errors in a manner that suits the company's best interests.
- Negotiate programs and promotions with our vendor partners to create win-win situations.
- Seek out new product and vendor opportunities.
-Travel is required.
-Other tasks as assigned.
Position Requirements
- In depth product knowledge of hunting, shooting, and related equipment. Active participation required.
-Minimum of five yersa of experience working in the outdoor industry (retail and buying experience preferred).
-Proficient in typing and computer skills.
-Experienced with Excel formulas and function for in depth data analysis.
-Strong communication and negotiating skills.
Kinsey’s is a leading distributor to the outdoors/archery industry. Carrying items from more than 500 brands, in-stock and ready-to-deliver, the company offers domestic and international retailers a wide array of products and services, including a 950-page catalog, an online ordering system, a custom-fletching program and more. The company also owns innovative consumer brands including BlackHeart, Fin-Finder, Elevation and October Mountain Products. For more information, visit KinseysInc.com.
Applicants should submit a resume viaemail: HR@KinseysInc.com – Please use Buyer for the subject title website: www.kinseysinc.com – Careers Section