Clothing and Cashier Category Manager

Company Description

To tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest. We do what we love, and love what we do because we’re passionate. We’re dedicated. We give it all we’ve got and then we get up in the morning and do it all over again. We’re farmers and ranchers. We’re barrel racers and river chasers. We’re honest. We’re helpful. And our families, our friends, and our communities are everything. This is us. This is who we are. It’s what we do every day.

Our Values:

• Embrace Authenticity
• Encourage Transparency
• Promote Learning
• Build Trust
• Earn Respect
• Deliver Value
• Serve Our Customers

Job Description

North 40 Outfitters in Omak, WA., is looking to hire a Full-Time Hourly Clothing and Cashier Category Manager to join our team.  We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company.  We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self.  As a Category Manager at North 40, you play a key role in the overall customer experience by providing our customers with high-quality products, selected for value and usability.  You will be responsible for leading a team of buyers and gathering and evaluating data to make strategic buying and category decisions.

This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Sat 7 am to 7 pm and 9AM to 5PM on Sundays.  This position will be required to work upwards of 55 hours a week.  This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Willingness to share credit, work with others in a team environment, and define success collectively rather than individually
• Ability to take the initiative, embrace change, and learn new things
• Drive to be dependable, and to perform well against the expectations of the role
• 3-5 years previous buying experience preferred
• 3-5 years management experience preferred
• Have an unquenchable passion and knowledge for the retail industry and all things outdoors, clothing, footwear, and clothing accessories.
• Possess extensive knowledge/experience about the clothing industry
• Retail experience preferred
• Highly collaborative but willing to take charge
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Gather, evaluate, and interpret multiple data points to make strategic buying and category decisions 
• Oversee buying team
• Demonstrate leadership skills towards buyers
• Provide discipline and motivation within department
• Frequent communication with marketing and management
• Give direction and answer questions regarding inventory and purchasing
• Monitor competition, both from “brick and mortar” stores and online retailers and pursue competitive advantages.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through publications, research, vendor, and manufacturer contacts, workshops, personal networks, and attendance at industry shows.
• Negotiating skills and experience
• Buying responsibilities
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques.  Physical ability to lift and carry 0-10 lbs. continuously, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and 25-55 lbs. occasionally, and team lift anything over 55 lbs. 

 

Leads and Manages Team in the Following Responsibilities:

• Related product lifecycle from planning, and initial release to monitoring trends.
• Manages assortment plan and inventory levels through flow of new releases, replenishment and liquidation plan.
• Develop trigger points/guidelines to expand, add or discontinue design/product based on historical selling patterns/forecasts.
• Negotiate category buys and adjustments.
• Analyze business weekly and monthly to develop strategies that should be defined at the top level then drill down for action plan and execution deliverables.
• Partner with store teams, managers, advertising and marketing team and others to execute strategies.
• Seasonally plan sales by department and class in collaboration with resource team managers.
• Communicate releases and adjustments via internal training site, Tovuti.
• Partner with fellow buying team to analyze category sales and inventory challenges.  As a team, develop action plans and distribute responsibilities equitably and report on progress.
• Communicate trends, review strategies and monitor progress weekly on broad array of SKU's.
• Supervise buyers, associate buyers, and replenishment analysts to ensure achievement of category goals and financial plan.

Additional Information

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells. 

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.