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PRINCESS AUTO - POSITION DETAIL

Winnipeg - Home Office - Buyer, Outdoor

Location:	Winnipeg, MB - Home Office
Job Type:	Full Time
Close Date:	08/22/2014
Professional Areas:	Merchandising
Salary Range:	based on qualifications+ benefits+ profit sharing
Description: Different kinds of people, for a different kind of company. The Retail world is increasingly competitive, and “standing out from the crowd” remains an ongoing challenge. At Princess Auto, we strive to be Unique…in our product selection, our Team Members and in our Leadership. We share information. We value opinions and collaboration from all our people across the company, regardless of position or scope of responsibility and work as a collective team in a supportive environment. We strive to provide “Royal Service”, our high standard of serving not just our Guests, but each other, and it is a philosophy we embrace and demonstrate every day. Our strength is in our people. In fact, we call our employees “Team Members”, and our managers “Leaders”. We all work together towards a common goal: to make Princess Auto a better company. About Princess Auto Princess Auto is a Canadian based Multi-channel Retailer with a Global Vision. We serve the home, shop, and industrial markets by providing a Unique Blend of quality products, services, and value based solutions to our Guests through an outstanding shopping experience. With our Home Office located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, our team is over 2000 strong! We own and operate 36 Retail Stores from coast to coast and support our stores through two distribution centers located in Winnipeg, MB and Milton, ON. In addition, we are building a strong business in E-commerce with the addition of a dedicated E-commerce Fulfillment Centre. Position Summary The Buyer (Outdoor) is responsible for driving sales through effective category management. The Buyer (Outdoor) will plan and select a range of products, services and programs to be sold in stores and on-line while considering customer trends, customer buying patterns, market trends, and store foot-print/layout. As the successful candidate, you will act as an integral member of the Merchandising team and help to create an environment that supports Princess Auto’s vision, mission, values and business objectives. Responsibilities Researches, sources and recommends potential new products and vendors Manages and optimizes existing products and services Ensures products meet corporate standards of image, brand integrity and profitability Negotiates and creates buying/marketing plans for products Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Selects promotional feature products and establishes quantity and pricing Ensures promotional projections meet expectations Reviews event and promotional sales numbers for future planning Works with stores and vendors to create sales materials Evaluates product sales and determines the future of underperforming products Considers tactics such as bundling items, pricing and product features to optimize inventory turns Identifies top selling products and works cross-functionally to determine sufficient inventory Maintains regular and seasonal products Responds to requests on items such as product labeling, inventory, bulk pricing, product information, and parts Communicates new product details and item updates to stores Participates in Show and Sell, Product Knowledge Sessions, Leader Counsel Meetings and Royal Service Schools Updates database with product information Participates in various special projects as required Travels to current and potential vendors and tradeshows to examine products for immediate purchase Provides effective and highly visible leadership to Team Members including coaching, development and mentorship Qualifications 5 years’ experience as a Buyer with a national or regional retail chain Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation is an asset Experience using Heiler Product Management is an asset Ability to negotiate effectively Ability to leverage consumer information and effectively monitor competitive activities Excellent written and verbal communication Strong analytical skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Occasional travel is required What our Unique World can offer you: Competitive wage Generous, company-funded, comprehensive benefits Profit Sharing Company Pension Plan Group RRSP Company-paid leaves Discount at our retail stores Free parking Training and personal and professional development Opportunities for advancement and a positive and supportive workplace Are you ready to join us? If you have a service oriented mindset and a passion for buying, then we want to meet you! If you are interested in becoming a part of our Unique World, please click on Apply.