Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Associate Buyer Housewares and Textiles
Corporate Home Office, United States of America
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago
NegotiationForecastingExcelVendor ManagementInventory ManagementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Whether you're designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day.
- Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together.
- So, join our team and find your place, because here...we're all in good company.
Responsibilities
- Own a defined product category or subcategory, including assortment strategy, vendor matrix, and financial performance
- Champion the guest perspective in all assortment decisions, ensuring products deliver on value, storytelling, and in-store experience
- Lead product ideation and development, translating trends and customer insights into compelling, differentiated assortments
- Build assortments optimized for both store and digital channels, incorporating customer behavior and purchase patterns
- Co-own OTB, receipt flow, and inventory investment decisions with Planning to deliver on sales, margin, and turn targets
- Drive rapid, data-informed decisions on reorders, markdowns, consolidations, and product exits to optimize financial outcomes
- Manage end-of-life strategies, including markdown optimization and SKU rationalization
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, or related functions
- Experience owning or significantly influencing a product category or assortment
- Experience with assortment planning and forecasting tools
- Experience in multi-channel retail (store + e-commerce)
- Experience working directly with vendors on product development or sourcing.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, inventory, and financial data
Compensation
- Develop and execute seasonal and annual assortment plans aligned to customer needs, brand positioning, and business goals
Benefits
- 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!
- Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
- Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
Company info
- Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together
- 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
- A Little About Us
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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