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Regional Manager & Retail Buyer

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Retail Buyer works at the direction of the Chief Financial Officer and is primarily

responsible for planning and selecting a range of products to sell in Pacific Whale Foundation

retail outlets as ratified by the Product Review Committee, and is responsible for accurate data

and smooth operations of the Retail and Internet Stores.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Regional Manager & Retail Buyer sources new merchandise and reviews existing

products to ensure product mix remains competitive. By fully understanding customer

needs, Regional Manager & Retail Buyer is able to maximize profits and provide a

commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices. Keeping up to date with

market trends and reacting to changes in demand are key elements of this job.

Additionally, Regional Manager & Retail Buyer is responsible for all aspects of the smooth

operations of the Retail and internet stores, developing and communicating standard

operating procedures, and providing a clean, safe and productive work environment while

maximizing sales.

Essential Duties

 Analyze consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends;

 Review performance indicators, e.g. sales and discount levels;

 Manage plans for stock levels;

 React to changes in demand;

 React to changes in logistics;

 Meet suppliers and negotiating terms of contract;

 Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future

products;

 Liaise with other departments within the organization to ensure related retail projects are

completed;

 Attend trade fairs, in Hawaii and the mainland, to select and assemble a new collection of

products;

 Participate in promotional activities and works with Marketing Department to develop

sales and advertising programs for merchandise;

 Write reports and forecasting sales levels on a weekly and monthly basis;

 Present new products and offerings to Product Review Committee;

 Manage plans for stock levels & creating buying plan within budget parameters provided

by management and / or Product Review Committee

 Liaise with retail personnel to ensure product/collection supply meets demand;

 Seek merchandise feedback from customers;

 Manages timely entry and maintenance of purchase orders and final orders.

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Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.

Regional Manager & Retail Buyer

AP 5/6//2011

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Regional Manager & Retail Buyer Job Description