Senior Merchandise Buyer

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
Three Ten, a Sony Music Entertainment company, is hiring a Senior Buyer to create and execute merchandising strategies for global artist and brand clients, managing assortments and vendor relationships to achieve sales goals.

• Years of Experience Required: 4+ years in a merchandising/Buying role (48+ Months).
• Salary: Not mentioned.
• Required Experience: Strong analytical skills, creativity in identifying opportunities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Proven ability to influence business decisions, synthesize financial data, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Workplace Requirements: Location: Los Angeles, CA. In-office or hybrid not mentioned.
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned.
• Hard Skills Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, merchandise assortment planning, vendor negotiation, financial analysis.
• Soft Skills Required: Creativity, communication, relationship-building, prioritization, and problem-solving.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; 401(k) employer matching; resources for mental health, fertility, and family care; tuition and student loan reimbursement; paid leave for caregivers; winter recess.

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Full Posting:

Three Ten
Senior Buyer
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Three Ten, a merchandising company within Sony Music Entertainment, specializes in providing clients with elevated branding experiences for music, sports, entertainment IP, retail, and pop-up shops.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day operations to achieve Sales, Margin, and Turnover plans.
• Enter and track purchase orders, ensuring timely deliveries aligned with sales goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Head of On-Site Retail, Planning Manager, Merchandising Director) to meet business objectives.
• Build, create, and manage merchandise assortments by analyzing trends, pricing, and promotions.
• Negotiate with vendors for optimal price/value relationships and establish seasonal strategic plans.
• Develop exclusive product assortments through vendor partnerships and product development.
• Analyze market and competitive data to assess strategies and identify business opportunities.
• Visit national and global stores to identify trends, evaluate competition, and inform product plans.

Qualifications:
• 4+ years of experience in merchandising/Buying.
• Proven creativity in identifying business opportunities and addressing challenges.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits Include:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Mental health resources, fertility coverage, and family care programs.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and adoption/surrogacy support.
• Paid time off, including a winter recess.