CAMP is a Family Experience Company known for our unique shop/play hybrid experience at physical locations across the country. Our stores feature rotating themed experiences where families come to play, explore, and create unforgettable memories together. We believe that play connects us all, and at CAMP, play is bigger, bubblier, funnier, fuzzier, slimier, and sillier than anywhere else.
About the RoleAre you a highly organized, detail-oriented buyer with a passion for kids' products and a knack for spotting the next big thing? We're looking for an Omni Associate Buyer to help shape our product assortment across all channels (in-store and online). You'll report directly to the Chief Product Officer and play a critical role in hitting our revenue and profitability goals.
- Location: This position offers flexibility: you can be hybrid in our Chicago or New York locations or work remotely.
- Travel: Occasional travel for vendor meetings, trade shows, and in-store visits is required.
- Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000, dependent upon your qualifications and relevant experience.
As the Omni Associate Buyer, you will be the backbone of our product data and vendor management, ensuring a seamless and profitable assortment:
- Product Assortment & Strategy: Use your merchant eye to evaluate new vendors and products, building a salable and profitable omnichannel assortment that delights our customers.
- Inventory & Financial Planning: Partner closely with the Planning team to help manage the Open-to-Buy (OTB) and maintain inventory health.
- Data Integrity & Management: Own the accuracy of all product data. This includes collecting item setup information, managing item maintenance, and ensuring correct product categorization across all systems.
- Purchase Order (PO) Management: Proactively manage all vendor-communicated PO changes, including cost adjustments, item availability dates, product substitutions, and tracking updates.
- Merchandising Support: Assist with visual and digital merchandising needs for new store launches, online campaigns, resets, and key promotional programs.
- Reporting & Analysis: Create and pull ad-hoc reports (sales, assortment, inventory) to identify opportunities and risks, ensuring we achieve our revenue and profitability targets.
- Cross-Functional Execution: Work effectively across teams to execute key merchandise initiatives flawlessly.
You are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and views problem-solving as a fun challenge.
- Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on omnichannel merchandising or buying experience.
- Product Passion: A genuine passion and a discerning eye for kids' products.
- Operational Excellence: You are highly organized and detail-oriented. You enjoy building new, efficient processes and take pride in the quality, accuracy, and completeness of your work.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills that enable you to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Tech Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace is required. Experience with Shopify and inventory management or ERP systems (like NetSuite or SAP) is a significant bonus.
- Growth Mindset: You can gracefully give and receive feedback as part of a high-performing team.
- Legal: Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
We offer a variety of options designed to fit the needs of you and your family, supporting your professional and personal well-being.
Health & Wellness- Medical Coverage & Pharmacy Benefits (including virtual doctor visits)
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Gym and Wellness Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (offers support for Mental Health, Financial Planning, Legal, Education, and more)
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Plan (Employee contribution only)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Mass Transit & Commuter Parking Programs
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): You are eligible for Flexible PTO, allowing you to take time off as needed for any reason (vacation, illness, etc.) without being restricted by a fixed number of days.
- Paid holidays
- 20% off all merchandise at CAMP’s retail stores and CAMP.com
- Benefits Concierge: A team of dedicated advocates ready to help you and your family with benefits questions.
Ready to join the family? We can't wait to see what you bring to CAMP!
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What We Do
CAMP is a Family Experience Company that creates playful and meaningful moments for families everywhere. Headquartered in NY and launched in December of 2018, CAMP operates six retail locations in New York, Texas, and Connecticut and serves families everywhere via its digital platforms.
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