Control Buyer Responsibilities and Duties

Inform Assortment plan to Distribution Analyst to reach Distribution Strategy.

Develop sales and forecast company inventory levels.

Check visual floor set for inventory in-stock requirements.

Determine inventory liabilities and bring quantity to desired level.

Establish team relationship with merchant counterparts.

Identify quantity to purchase new and continuing companies.

Anticipate review and modify inventory purchases for optimum inventory flow.

Create and offer business analysis for future purchases and assortment strategies.

Prepare department financial merchandise plans with Buyer.

Function as integral partner with visual, merchandising, sourcing and distribution centers.

Create and implement distribution strategies and use JDA to optimize in-stock position.

Develop preseason category plans to meet company financial targets.

Maintain seasonal Open to Buy by sales forecast, markdowns and inventories.

Involve in company review sessions with merchant team and executives.

Determine opportunities and risks and communicate strategies.