Career Opportunities

Campus Store Branded Product Buyer
7060BR
Finance & Administration
Controllers Office

Detailed Job Description
Please note: must be available to work Saturdays, nights and weekends for special events on a rotating basis.
Responsible for procuring RIT branded products, primarily spirit wear and gifts, maintaining store inventories and forecasting customer demand. Work with Campus Store Manager to properly and strategically display products in the most marketable positions. Analyze market trends to stay abreast of what new and upcoming sales trends. Work with vendors to obtain the best prices and to schedule deliveries to the Campus Store. Attend conferences and vendor shows to preview new products and place orders for the Campus Store.
Responsibilities:

• Create annual merchandise assortment plan by season and adhere to budget. Work with several diverse vendors to procure the best product mix, both in-store and online.
• Oversee the merchandising and inventory plans for all retail selling locations taking into consideration diverse shoppers' needs.
• Research the latest retail trends and customer needs in order to find new product offerings while continuing to make sure that product supply is uninterrupted through inventory control and proper ordering procedures.
• Analyze vendor, product, and total category performance. Ensures the highest quality, lowest overall cost, and the highest value for dollars spent.
• Create additional selling opportunities by monitoring campus events and coordinating with University event organizer to set up and execute pop-up stores. Select appropriate merchandise assortment to support the event.
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Department/College Description


Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years of retail buying experience required.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong PC and MS Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required with ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks/demands simultaneously, work independently, and maintain confidentiality.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 116H

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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