PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT SOFT GOODS LFS

LFS, Inc. was established in 1967 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trident Seafoods. Our corporate headquarters is in Bellingham, WA and we have three year-round locations in Washington State: Bellingham, Seattle, and Poulsbo. LFS also has five year-round locations in Alaska: Anchorage, Cordova, Dutch Harbor, Homer (Kachemak Gear Shed), and Sitka; and twoseasonal locations in Dillingham and Naknek. While our core business is supplying the commercial fishing industry, we have evolved to include industrial and sports netting sales, hydraulic sales and services, wholesale/industrial sales, recreational marine and outdoor sales, and internet sales.

Summary:

LFS is seeking a Soft Goods buyer to work with our Purchasing Manager to ensure that LFS has the right mix of clothing in our store to meet our customers' needs. This is an in office position based at corporate office in Bellingham WA.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assists in developing and selecting merchandise which supports overall department sales volume, gross margin and turnover objectives.
• Buying level approx. $2.0M in inventory
• Works with Sales Representatives to forecast needs.
• Works closely with the marketing team in the implementation of promotional ideas and activities.
• Negotiate and process purchase orders with suppliers.
• Partner with location managers to target their customers' needs.
• Evaluate competitive market trends within the industry.
• Communicate and partner with managers on business strategies in order to achieve yearly sales plan.
• Assists in identifying slow sellers and markdown process.
• Attend regional tradeshows.

No transportation of housing is provided.

Pay range is $24-$30 per hour.

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Professional level / 3-5 years of experience or equivalent education in related field

Preferred education and experience

• Degree focus in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Business or Finance.

Work environment: Office environment, the noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and use a keyboard and telephone.

The employee is required to talk or listen.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work authorizations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.