Associate Buyer Job at FUN.com, Inc., North Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN

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  • FUN.com, Inc.
  • North Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN

Job Description

Join the fellowship at FUN.com as an Associate Buyer, where you’ll help manage legendary product lines through inventory analysis, replenishment, pricing, and exclusive product development worthy of the halls of Middle-earth. You’ll work alongside buyers, suppliers, and fellow adventurers to track projects, uncover bestselling treasures, and ensure products arrive faster than a Nazgûl on the hunt. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to embark on a quest through the world of merchandising, this role may be your precious!

Wage : $50,000/year

  • Maintain assigned product lines (Inventory Analysis, Replenishment and Pricing) 
  • Meet assigned metrics of sales $, margin $ and %, and sell through %
  • Make recommendations to buyer for gaps in assigned categories 
  • Assist the product development lifecycle for exclusive items, including concept communication, sample prep and review, and timeline tracking with internal teams and external factory partners 
  • Provide input on style, fit, and design direction for exclusive product development 
  • Work with suppliers to ensure goods needed arrive on time
  • Follow steps of assigned projects
  • Report Project Progress and Completion
  • Learn internal systems and workflows 
  • Develop an understanding of what products obtain more sales
  • Develop or execute on projects of low to moderate complexity that meet business requirements

Additional Responsibilities During Season

  •  When season calls, we all answer as one team. This means you may be called upon to join your colleagues in the warehouse to deliver the monster memories. Warehouse specific job descriptions are available under separate cover. Reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals to perform the related essential job functions will be provided unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company.?
  •  Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and at times extended periods to support business operations. Must be able to work extended periods during the month of October.

Preferred Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. in Finance, Fashion or Merchandising adjacent field, or other related field 
  • 1+ years in retail, B2B or B2C sales, or stock/inventory management position 
  • Knowledge of fashion design and design principles 
  • Knowledge of retail math principles 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required  

  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong time management skills
  • Work effectively both within a team and independently
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Flexible and adaptable to change 
  • An eye for style, fashion, and fit; ability to evaluate product aesthetics and provide constructive design input 
  • Proven capacity to perform repetitious tasks and execute simple mathematical formulas
  • Proven logical decision making 
  • Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in work output 
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage follow-up across multiple projects and partners simultaneously 

Compensation details: 50000-50000 Yearly Salary

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Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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