Associate Buyer - Household Essentials - Remote

Overview

The Associate Buyer for Household Essentials at Meijer is responsible for driving the strategic direction of product categories, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that customer expectations are met while adhering to the financial plan.

In Short

• Collaborate with the Buyer to set strategy for assortment and pricing.
• Visit stores to understand customer needs and competitive offerings.
• Utilize market information to anticipate trends.
• Develop financial plans with Merchandise Planning.
• Drive category reviews and make recommendations.
• Negotiate with vendors for markdown support.
• Determine pricing strategies based on analytics.
• Evaluate marketing effectiveness for categories.
• Support promotional strategies with inventory demand analysis.
• Maintain Meijer’s pricing integrity and sales goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of retail experience preferred.
• Experience in buying or inventory management preferred.
• Knowledge of retail business and customer needs.
• Strong planning and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify product trends.
• Enthusiasm and initiative in retail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Scheduling flexibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid education assistance.
• Team member discounts.
• Development programs for career growth.