Control Buyer, CE

CE Control Buyer for GPS and MP3 Develop and execute category level inventory strategies to maximize sales, margin and turn. End to end ownership from manufacturer to customer. Strong partnership with merchandising to drive toward common goals. The successful candidate must possess the ability to operate from a company-wide perspective and encourage cross-functional and cross-business project development.


Responsibilities


o Manage inventory, open-to-buy and inventory health


o Participate in manufacturer and vendor reviews; drive vendor scorecard excellence


o Liaison with operations and communicate operational impact of sourcing decisions


o Manage inbound shipments: fill rate, ASNs, operational issues, lead time


o Analyze inventory position, landed cost and sku performance to determine inventory liability, determine exit strategy for unproductive inventory




The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience either as a planner or buyer. They must be highly organized, self-starting, and comfortable with computer programs, such as Excel and Access. The successful candidate must be flexible, possess good written and oral communication skills, be team oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines while working on several projects simultaneously.