Accessories Associate Buyer

Job Description

• North 40 Outfitters in Great Falls, MT** is looking to hire a **Full-Time Accessories Associate Buyer** to join our team. We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company. We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self. As a **Accessories** **Associate Buyer** at North 40, under direction of the Category Manager and Buyer, is responsible for supporting the management of vendor relationships, product assortments, inventory management, and communications among the Office, Stores, and Suppliers.
  
  

This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Willingness to share credit, work with others in a team environment, and define success collectively rather than individually
• Ability to take the initiative, embrace change, and learn new things
• Drive to be dependable, and to perform well against the expectations of the role
• Acts as liaison between the Buyer and Stores regarding product requests and store feedback, special orders, item pricing, order and product flow management, and OS&D Discrepancies
• Assists Buyer with vendor and program management
• Assists with assortment planning and inventory levels which includes inventory replenishment
• Assists Buyer with negotiating category buys and adjustments with smaller categories, as requested.
• Assists with promotional planning by partnering with Store Teams, Advertising and Marketing Team and others
• Assists Buyer with planning seasonal sales by department
• Assist Buyer with analyzing category sales and inventory challenges
• Identifies and reports trends, reviews strategy progress weekly items and categories
• Any other duties as assigned
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques. Physical ability to lift and carry 0-10 lbs. continuously, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and 25-55 lbs. occasionally, and team lift anything over 55 lbs.
  
  

Additional Information

**BENEFITS & COMPENSATION**

We offer a competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells.

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.