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Description
Lead category strategy development for liquidation and closeout products, including sourcing and managing bulk quantities of liquidation stock across general merchandise, seasonal, and opportunistic categories. Categories include household items, apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, and more.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, volume discounts, and favorable terms, while ensuring strong margins and cost efficiency.
Create and implement scalable buying and inventory processes to meet the demands of a high-volume, fast-moving warehouse retail environment.
Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings to identify key opportunities for liquidation product assortment and category performance.
Monitor stock levels, guide replenishment, and optimize sell-through to maintain strong availability while controlling costs.
Evaluate supplier reliability, product quality, and consistency to ensure high standards are met.
Use sales data, margin analysis, and other performance metrics to forecast demand, refine purchasing strategies, and ensure inventory is aligned with customer needs.
Manage category budgets, with a strong focus on delivering profitability, margin targets, and efficient inventory turnover.
Apply best practices in product display, presentation, and space utilization to maximize sales and customer engagement in a warehouse setting.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to category sales, vendor performance, and purchasing efficiency to measure success.
Requirements
5 years of experience in wholesale, liquidation purchasing, or category management within high-volume retail environments (general merchandise, seasonal, apparel, consumer electronics, etc.).
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, commerce, or a related field.
Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in supplier relationship management.
Skills:
Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities, with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with procurement or inventory management systems.
Experience in entrepreneurial or start-up retail settings is a significant advantage, as you’ll be building the category from the ground up.
Skills:
Highly organized, capable of managing multiple product categories in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Certifications:
Certifications in purchasing, supply chain management, or category management are a plus.
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