North 40 Outfitters in Great Falls, MT is looking to hire a Full-Time Salaried Farm & Ranch 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 Farm & Ranch Buyer at North 40, you play a key role in the overall customer experience by providing our customers with high-quality products, selected for value and usability. You will be responsible for gathering and evaluating data to make strategic buying and category decisions.
This full-time position requires the ability to work in-office for all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. This position will be required to work upwards of 50+ hours a week. This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.
Purchasing and negotiations experience required
Possess extensive knowledge/experience about the agriculture, automotive, and fencing industry
Gather, evaluate, and interpret multiple data points to make strategic buying and category decisions
Responsible for related product life cycle from planning and initial release to monitoring trends, replenishment, and clearance process including ad planning and placement
Follow guidelines to expand, add or discontinue product based on historical selling patterns/forecasts.
Negotiate category buys and adjustments.
Analyze business weekly and monthly to develop strategies that should be defined at the top level then drill down for action plan and execution deliverables.
Maintain strong, positive, and productive relationships with current vendors and the store's sales and marketing teams to execute strategies
Monitor competition, both from "brick and mortar" stores and online retailers and pursue competitive advantages.
Partner with fellow buying team to analyze category sales and inventory challenges. As a team, develop action plans and distribute responsibilities equitably and report on progress.
Communicate trends, review strategies, and monitor progress weekly on broad array of SKU's.
Collaborate with and provide direction to Assistant Buyer(s) to ensure achievement of category goals and financial plan.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through publications, research, vendor, and manufacturer contacts, workshops, personal networks, and attendance at industry shows.
Have an unquenchable passion for the retail industry and all things outdoors.
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.
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.
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