Buyer for Seasonal Annuals

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 Compensation: $70-$80,000.00/per year

Atlantic Nurseries is seeking a horticultural buyer who is responsible for the procurement of annuals to accomplish goals regarding profitable seasonal inventory levels, turns, gross margins, quality and shrink.  Process includes developing a purchasing plan which considers trends, in-house growing, supply chain and market demand to successfully achieve Atlantic Nurseries’ customer service and sales objectives.

Responsibilities/Duties

• • Prepare and submit bid proposals/master orders to vendors to procure annuals for the upcoming season.  Plan weekly delivery timetables accordingly through the season.
• Create weekly purchase orders in accordance with vendor commitments or restocking needs.
• Work with our sales team to exceed customer expectations and fulfill custom orders and special requests for annuals.
• Clearly communicate with the receiving team about arrival and placement. Problem solve as necessary when issues arise.
• Responsible for making sure price points for annuals are consistent with the company’s markup philosophy.
• Collaborate with in-house growing department to plan product mix, including new & unusual annuals.
• Provide direction for product merchandising.
• Make sure all existing and newly created items have appropriate descriptions for signage.
• Visit vendors regularly to inspect orders and to ensure quality is consistent with our company’s standards and to explore possible additions to our product line.
• Organize employee training sessions for annuals.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 3-5-years of buying experience for annuals.
• Must enjoy working in a team environment yet be highly self-motivated and effective at working independently.
• Ability to develop a purchasing plan based on sales history and industry/consumer trends.
• Strong math and financial skills are required; familiarity with carrying out a buying plan within an open-to-buy system is desired.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and a familiarity with POS systems.
• Confident communication, good organization, creative problem solving, and excellent time management skills are essential.

Additional Information

Atlantic Nurseries of Dix Hills, New York is a leading re-wholesale nursery and grower.  We are known for our broad selection of unusual plant material and for providing exceptional quality, service, and knowledge to discerning professionals.  

As both a re-wholesaler and grower, our operation is quite diverse.  Our customer base includes landscape designers/contractors, public parks, botanical gardens, and retail garden centers throughout the New York tri-state area.
 

Contact Information

Atlantic Nurseries, Inc.
Contact Name: Gisela Schaefer
Email: recruitment@atlanticnurseries.com
Phone: 6315866237