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Buyer
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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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