Overview

The Buyer position is responsible for managing the Buying team, leading the product assortment selection process, managing inventories and implementing merchandising directives for all store locations as well as our online store. This position collaborates with the Planner for the timely delivery of products to increase sales and gross margin. Together they partner with the Visual Sales team to develop strategic product placement and adjacencies that produce a visual presentation that drives sales.

What We Stand For  

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business. 

Responsibilities

• Leads and guides Strategic Direction Meetings, determining agenda, timing, and objectives as well as creating and following through on action items 
• Researches industry trends and engages with the vendor community to stay current on trends 
• Develops merchandising strategies to maintain competitive edge in the marketplace 
• Reviews product performance and analyzes sales trends to develop a strategic course of action for stores and online
• Responsible for the development and approval of all private label and proprietary product in collaboration with our Creative and Online Department 
• In collaboration with Divisional Merchandise Director, Planner and Visual Sales Department, manages product assortment for campaigns to produce increased sales and gross margin 
• Develops timely, relevant and actionable store communication for, introduction of new products or collections
• Responsible for identifying vendors and establishing mutually beneficial vendor relationships 
• Negotiates and obtains the best pricing and terms possible as well as product differentiation 
• Leads and directs vendor meetings, communicating the processes, principles and values of The Container Store
• Understands our vendor compliance policies and practices and communicates these clearly to existing and future vendors
• Creates and maintains SKU and vendor information in our proprietary Merchandise Management System (MMS)
• Manages Associate Buyer(s) and Assistant Buyer(s), incorporating them in all aspects of the business 

The Benefits of Working Here 

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure. Some of our benefits include: 

• Competitive Pay 
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans 

• Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera
• Paid Time Off plus Holidays 
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies 

Qualifications

• College degree required 
• Experience in the retail industry, preferred 
• 7 years’ experience in buying, merchandising or design industry
• Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area on a hybrid schedule
• Ability to travel 10% a year, based on the business needs
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and significant knowledge of Excel 
• Strong knowledge of merchandising terminology, functions and analysis including retail math 
• Ability to learn and comprehend merchandising systems, forecasting systems and the fundamentals of supply chain management and logistics 
• Passion for consumer products and home décor 
• High taste level and strong point of view in design and ability to articulate The Container Store brand 
• Experience managing others including career development, directing and evaluating work 
• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act 

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