Finish Line @ Macy's Buyer

The Macy's Buyer develops and executes product assortment strategies that both align with corporate objectives and deliver required financial results. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following main duties:

• Identifies current trends and applies observations to assortments to drive sales and differentiate JD Finish Line Macy's from the competition.

• Plans seasonal assortments to achieve and or exceed departmental/corporate financial plans.

• Partners with vendors to develop products which align with our “premium” positioning and differentiate Finish Line from our competitors.

• Purchases merchandise to satisfy corporate financial plans that include but are not limited to Retail Sales, Gross Margin Percent, Gross Margin Dollars, Inventory Turn and GMROI.

• Manages inventory levels through flow of merchandise into or out of the distribution center (return to vendor items) and also markdowns.

• Manages & Reports on Vendor Profitability.

• Vendor communication, requests, and negotiations.

• Develops and trains Associate Buyer(s).

• Gives input/vision on Visual Merchandising.

• Tracks and provides samples for the Visual Merchandising team.

• Works closely with Digital and Marketing teams to ensure alignment in cross-functional go to market eCommerce strategies, including drop ship.

• Travel is frequent (appx 20%), including travel to stores and for brand partner meetings.

• Additional duties and projects as required.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and/or applicable experience in merchandising, buying, planning or other related retail function at a multi store retailer, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Solid knowledge of retail math, forecasting, and negotiation skills are required. Working knowledge of the sports industry and apparel is preferred. Internal JD Finish Line experience strongly preferred.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have intermediate to advanced knowledge and abilities with Google Suite applications or Microsoft equivalents such as Word and Excel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift

• Use hands to finger, handle and feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Talk and/or hear

• Walk or move from one location to another

• Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.

• Average work week is 45-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need.

• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

• Spending less than 20% time traveling (by air or land).

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees.  Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. ​The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. 

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws.  The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.  The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

Need accessibility assistance to apply?
Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at  (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com.  A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)