Summary Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to support our Apparel & Licensing business. This role is responsible for purchasing seasonal product lines across Genuine Harley Apparel & Accessories and licensed vendors for multiple locations, while also ensuring a consistent supply for all high-volume programs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong inventory management expertise, skilled at making data-driven purchasing decisions to optimize sales and achieve company objectives.

The Buyer will work closely with the Planning and Store Operations teams to analyze trends, develop new programs, and make strategic purchases aligned with the open-to-buy plan to meet revenue and profit goals. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely execution of purchasing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Merchandise Buying & Inventory Management

-Make purchasing decisions for assigned product categories, including new items, core item maintenance, and seasonal collections to drive sales and margin goals.

-Manage the item life cycle, including system entry, coding updates, markdown communication, and product transfers.

-Oversee the purchase order cycle, ensuring timely and accurate entry, vendor communication, tracking, and updates for delivery, cancellations, and pricing.

-Analyze and interpret key performance indicators such as sales, profit, turn, sell-through, and gross margin to optimize inventory and pricing strategies.

-Maintain healthy inventory levels by monitoring open-to-buy, forecasting demand, and analyzing sales data.

Collaboration & Communication

-Work closely with Store Operations to identify new product opportunities, optimize inventory levels for store events, and ensure seamless merchandising across sales floors.

-Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring effective negotiation, proactive problem resolution, and timely follow-up on product orders to support business goals.

Process & System Management

-Utilize merchandise tracking systems for inventory and order management.

-Monitor and adjust pricing, markdowns, and promotions in collaboration with planning and store teams.

-Train and develop support staff on product planning, vendor negotiations, and inventory systems.

-Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in purchasing and inventory management.

-2-3 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or inventory management (apparel or retail preferred).

- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with the ability to identify trends and optimize sales performance.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-changing retail environment.

- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for internal collaboration and vendor management.

- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to workflow and productivity.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools).

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to contribute to a growing Apparel & Licensing business,

- Collaborative and dynamic team environment with cross-functional partnerships

- Competitive salary and growth opportunities within the organization.

- If you’re a passionate buyer with a strong retail and inventory management background, we encourage you to apply!