Buyer, Merchandise

CITY: Universal City

STATE: California

COUNTRY: USA

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
The Buyer, Merchandise is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a segment of the merchandise assortment, as well as creating innovative product that supports the department's vision.

Specific Responsibilities:
Seeks out and develops new and innovative product, packaging, treatments and technologies
Initiates continuous product sourcing for international and domestic vendors to find resources to reduce cost of goods, minimum order quantities, and increase the flow of goods
Develops assortment plans and SKU counts by department that will drive revenue while minimizing inventory risks
Manages merchandise products by monitoring and managing product life cycles
Establishes product assortments and floor plans to locations
Partners with the Merchandise Planners to address inventory liquidation
Partners with Planning to monitor and maintain the category(s) financial plans
Responsible for achieving the category(s) financial plans
Partner with UPR to ensure product and design changes are communicated to Operations and Finance
Continue to use synergies with Universal Orlando
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Depending on team structure, may supervise Assistant Buyer and Associate Buyer
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Qualifications/Requirements:
High school degree or GED required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Merchandising or a related field preferred
3+ years experience required with retail buying and product development experience within a high-profile retail organization, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Desired:


General:
Universal Studios Hollywood is on a mission to thrill. As the world's largest studio and theme park, Universal features cutting edge thrill rides and attractions such as the newly updated, world-renowned, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, "Revenge of the Mummy- The Ride," "Jurassic Park - The Ride," "Shrek 4-D," "Terminator 2: 3D," and "WaterWorld." Bring your talents here where enormous possibilities await your imagination, drive and passion for providing a premier entertainment experience.
Job # 521037