Fabco Shoes, the leading family footwear chain in New York and New Jersey, is looking for a results- driven buyer/planner, with an entrepreneurial spirit, to continue to grow its business. We are more interested in you being the right person and the right fit so please write a cover letter if you feel like your resume is not fully advocating for you. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast pace environment, able to time-managed multiple deadlines in order of priority, be self-motivated and passionate about product development. Experience welcome but drive is even more important. Plus if you have experience in costing, line-building, assortment planning, in-season inventory management, and vendor negotiations. We want to welcome a team member that is a self-starter, someone with strong business judgment and retail analytical skills and have demonstrated the ability to use creative thinking and innovation to solve problems.
Qualifications
Relevant buying experience- experience in E-commerce a plus
Proficiency in sales, mark-down analysis, and trend forecasting, OTB planning, projections on replenishment models, allocation by volume.
Experience with overseas product development and domestic vendor sourcing
Successful track record in growing categories and maintaining margins
Exposure to store operations, visual merchandising, and store marketing
Ability to travel locally for store visit and occasional travel for sourcing/trade shows.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to react quickly to trends
Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Company Description
Since 1953, Fabco Shoes has distinguished itself as the local leader in providing fashionable footwear at affordable prices for men, women, and children. Headquartered in Elmhurst, Queens, NY, Fabco has 30 stores, and offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a place where your work is valued.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Elmhurst, NY 11373: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
- Product development: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
