As Associate Buyer you will create and drive a customer-obsessed product merchandising vision and business strategy to meet sub-category goals. You will be accountable for the end-to-end execution of product vision for National and Proprietary brands. As a key partner to Design, you will also own and drive the intersection of product innovation and commercialization.
What You'll Do
Own product strategy and buying decisions for National and Proprietary brands
Incorporate customer insights, competition, category trends and hindsight to set overarching category assortment vision into business strategy
Accelerate consumer insights and drive innovation to make bold trade-offs to maximize sub-categories and brands
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Partner with store experience team to ensure optimal floor plan creation that reflects customer-facing execution of assortment vision
Lead pricing strategy; partner with strategic pricing team to set pricing plans to realize margin targets
Guide Assistant Merchants in the execution and season management of pricing, strategy and product selection process for Marketing, and strategy development for First Insight testing
Identify markdowns by event and guide Assistant Merchants in the execution of markdowns
Lead and guide Assistant Merchants in the execution of digital experience strategy
Meet KPIs including Sales performance, Merchandise Gross Margin performance and Turnover Performance to Profit and Loss, Customer Choice Metric and Change Management
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Consumer obsession
Strong product acumen and strategic mindset focused on curating relevant assortments and product stories
Attention to detail
Curiosity, flexibility and resiliency
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Excellent strategic and analytical skills to deliver growth
Market, Localization and Trend travel are required
Client-provided location(s): Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA
Job ID: kohls-10486_KLHKUSR362142 Employment Type: Other
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
HSA
On-Site Gym
Pet Insurance
Short-Term Disability
FSA
HSA With Employer Contribution
Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Family Support Resources
On-site/Nearby Childcare
Fertility Benefits
Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Opportunities
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
Casual Dress
On-Site Cafeteria
Company Outings
Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Personal/Sick Days
Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
401(K) With Company Matching
Relocation Assistance
Financial Counseling
Professional Development
Leadership Training Program
Associate or Rotational Training Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Mentor Program
Access to Online Courses
Lunch and Learns
Promote From Within
Shadowing Opportunities
Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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