Buyer, Beauty

Job Summary :

The Buyer is responsible for evaluating curating pricing promoting and growing the brands / products in their assigned category and cultivating strong vendor partnerships that result in mutually beneficial addition the Buyer position sources new suppliers and manages assortment relevant to category trend and team objectives. This role is the second step in the progression of the Merchandising teams buying structure and it is responsible for making merchandising decisions for mid-volume accounts.

Job Expectations :

The Buyer will work closely with the Category Manager and team to ensure all are aligned on business strategies short and long-term growth objectives.

Directly responsible for key category metrics (KPIs) for new and existing brands new products pricing gross margin promotions and product life cycle while seeking opportunities for improvement

Negotiate with vendors to secure exceptional everyday pricing marketing & promotional budgets special opportunity buys growth incentives including rebates and accruals delivery and payment terms for mid-volume accounts

Foster relationships with mid-volume existing / new vendors to drive sales product innovation margin growth promotional support and maintain regular and consistent communication to ensure a clear understanding of short / long-term goals and capabilities

Negotiation of contracts product evaluation quality issues customer service questions and create and maintain supplier product database

Drive the new product / brand onboarding and maintenance process to ensure timely addition to market

Calculate maintain and evaluate cost pricing and product adjustments in system to ensure desired mark-ups margin

Partner / Coordinate with Inventory Management and Planning Team in managing inventory turns vendor forecasts new item projections service level order cycles rebate and marketing programs special opportunity buys and general supply chain practices

Develop promotional co-op activities that are profitable and highly effective in conjunction with Marketing

Create review and utilize reports to enable in-depth analysis of category successes / challenges

Comply with company policies and procedures including safety business ethics and standards of conduct

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable with or without notice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Required :

Strong successful and proven negotiating skills

Strong analytical data management and decision-making abilities

Strong mathematical skills with an understanding of retail pricing concepts

Ability to communicate written and verbally in a professional manner with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts

Great attention to detail highly organized with strong project management skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks problem solve and prioritize with an awareness of importance and deadlines

Equipment Knowledge :

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)

Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail Drive Docs Sheets Forms) preferred

WMS EDI SAP Asana Tableau experience a plus

Experience Requirements :

Generally requires a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in buying or directly related role with equivalent responsibilities preferably in an e-commerce environment with natural products experience a plus.

Education Requirements :

Bachelors Degree in Business Merchandising or related field preferred or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.

Judgment / Reasoning Ability : Able to identify troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills and determine when to escalate issues as required in a timely manner.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit walk climb stairs use hands and fingers bend stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder heights below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 lifting techniques required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : The remote work environment is characterized by minimal noise levels. Other factors are :

Fast-paced with fewer interruptions than a typical office environment.

Remote setting that combines professionalism with a casual atmosphere.

Home Office environment providing flexibility and comfort

Communication tools tailored for remote work including video conferencing chat platforms and project management software.

Flexibility to accommodate extended work hours as needed

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The anticipated pay scale for this position can be found below however the pay range applicable to you may vary by geographic location based on where the job is located or where you work. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job the type of years and experience within the industry education etc. iHerb LLC is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical dental vision and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our companys 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the companys policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies.

For more information on iHerb benefits visit us at .

Anticipated Pay Scale :

$77234 - $147446 USD

Staffing Agency Submission Notice

iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party (Agency) candidates. If you are an Agency please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to . Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.

About iHerb

iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earths best-curated selection of health and wellness products at the best possible value delivered with the most convenient experience.

Were the worlds largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins minerals and supplements and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years weve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items we ship over 50000 products from over 1800 brands direct to our customers in 180 countries.

Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.

With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team :

Focus on the Customer Empower Our People Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly

Embrace Diversity & Inclusion Strive for Simplicity

iHerb Benefits

At iHerb we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy live well and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility protection and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits list visit our international team members you may be eligible for benefits depending on the country where you are Acquisition Partner / local HR representative will go over the benefits you are eligible for.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 77234 - 147446