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Buyer

Norby Distributing Co. ‑ Dubuque

1 Positions

ID: 82780

Posted On 10/03/2025

Job Overview

The purpose of the Buyer is to own and drive all facets of product assortment, financial planning, and vendor partnerships of the category.

Responsibilities:

+ Develop a merchandise assortment that supports the customers and drives sales for 12 Norby’s Farm Fleet stores.

+ Monitor merchandise metrics. These metrics include sales dollars, profit dollars, and merchandise turns.

+ Develop a strategy to work through old & obsolete merchandise and sell down inventory.

+ Develop strong vendor partnerships.

+ Responsible for program management of co-op, vendor allowances, and promotional strategies.

+ Oversee and manage communication with Stores and Distribution Center.

+ Partner with the distribution center for most efficient flow of products to stores.

+ Visit Norby’s Farm Fleet stores to establish open communication and understanding store challenges.

+ Attend buying shows as needed (roughly two per year).

Merchandise Responsibilities:

+ Stay up-to-date on product trends and competitor assortments.

+ Manage pricing, sales, and profit margin.

+ Identify new opportunities to deliver products the customer wants and needs.

+ Conduct category reviews as needed.

+ Develop seasonal merchandise assortments along with pricing and merchandising plans.

Planning:

+ Place, track and ensure complete and on-time delivery of all purchase orders.

+ Review sales of merchandise and determine direction and appropriate action.

+ Review and track seasonal product performance.

+ Maintain detailed current knowledge of sales, inventory, and profit trends for your area.

+ Develop an assortment plan and monitor product lifecycles.

+ Identify poor performing items and categories and reduce / eliminate inventory on those items.

+ Partner with Purchasing Manager to determine sales, inventory and turn goals.

+ Approve invoices and ensure the company is accurately billed for the merchandise purchased.

Advertising and Promotion:

+ Develop and submits advertising and promotional plans that deliver increases in sales and store traffic per the advertising process, pricing policy, and timelines.

+ Ensure accuracy of print advertising and have the appropriate product in stock.

+ Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to identify assortment, placement, promotions, and marketing strategies to drive sales and profits.

Store Merchandising:

+ Provide timely directions on new SKU’s and new programs to Purchasing Manager to develop and maintain accurate planograms.

+ Ensure planograms are appropriate to volume and space of stores and grouped for volume levels.

Qualifications:

+ At least 1 year of purchasing experience or equivalent combination of experience and education is preferred.

+ Retail experience preferred.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

+ Excellent communication skills.

+ Excellent customer service skills.

+ Strong understanding of retail business practices.

+ Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

+ Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

+ Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

+ Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with others.

+ Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

+ 401(k) matching

+ Medical insurance

+ Employee discount

+ Dental insurance

+ Vision insurance

Schedule:

+ Monday to Friday

Starting Base Salary - $65,000-$70,000

+ Bonus pay based on performance

Work Location: Dubuque, Iowa

Primary Contact

1712783504740

Betsy Bradley

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Job Details

Categories

Customer Service

Delivery

Retail Sales

Location

Asbury, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

46020

Job REQ #

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20251003

End Date

20251018

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Norby Distributing Co. ‑ Dubuque

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