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Merchandise Buyer II - Clothing and Accessories

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY • Logan, UT • 12h ago

Requisition ID: 2025-9643

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Campus Store

Advertised Salary: Minimum $44,880; commensurate based on experience

Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director, Merchandise II Buyer is responsible for selecting, purchasing, and managing branded clothing and accessories for the USU Campus Store. This role requires a keen understanding of fashion trends, branding, and the preferences of the college community. The Buyer works closely with vendors to source high-quality, fashionable collegiate apparel that reflects the spirit and identity of USU.

Responsibilities

Product Selection: Identify and select merchandise that aligns with the needs and preferences of the USU community

Product Promotion: Work closely with the Gift/Novelty Buyer to establish a cohesive product offering at the Campus Store while collaborating with the marketing team to promote new products, collections, seasonal items, and special events

Vendor Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules to ensure the best deals

Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, manage purchase orders, and ensure that inventory is aligned with sales forecasts and open to buy to avoid overstock or stockouts

Trend Analysis: Stay updated on market trends, customer preferences, and seasonal demands to make informed purchasing decisions

Budget Management: Ensure that purchases are within budget and contribute to the budgetary expectations

Sales Performance: Analyze sales and open to buy data to assess the performance of merchandise and adjust purchasing strategies as needed

Travel: Must be willing and able to make 3-5 out of state buying trips per year, whether individually or with a group

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, design, fashion or related field, plus two years experience in either clothing/accessories buying or visual merchandising

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple product categories and vendors simultaneously with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to analyze sales data, market trends, and student preferences to make informed purchasing decisions

Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing with vendors

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors, store staff, and customers

Experience in managing budgets and working to achieve financial goals

Strong technical skills with intermediate experience using Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with inventory management software and point-of-sale systems, preferably NetSuite

Background in product design with experience using Adobe Illustrator

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

Cover letter to be... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).

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