At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

Position Purpose: Supports optimal purchasing for an Omni-channel environment by effectively employing systems, tools (BY Fulfillment and SAP), process, and standardized reporting; as well as strategic input from cross-functional partners in support of the sales forecasts. This requires managing: receipts within budgets, service levels by profile and vendor relations regarding constraints/deadlines. Provides analytical insight as the means of supporting the successful implementation of L.L.Bean's and Inventory Management's strategic objectives. This role requires operating independently with oversight. 

We offer:

• Extraordinary employee experience

• Flexible schedule

• Work from home up to 5 days a week

• Fitness subsidy

• Education subsidy

• 3 paid days to enjoy outdoor activities

• 5 Personal/sick days

• L.L.Bean employee discount

• Asociacion solidarista

• Life and medical insurance

• Company doctor

About the role:

• Demonstrates understanding and appropriate use of BY Fulfillment & SAP for buying. Manages a part of the business, employing approved processes, controls and reporting with oversight of Sr. or Lead Buyer.

• Supports and understands the buying process pre-season and in-season. Helps support Sr./Lead Buyers in the alignment of buy strategies to meet receipt targets and inventory levels.

• Participates successfully in weekly mtgs. to communicate buy/vendor production requirements to cross-functional partners as inputs to initial/chase buys. Reviews trends and metrics to meet deliverables. Supports department leadership and collaboration with cross-functional team. Develops an understanding of the end to end process as it relates to the buying process. Prioritizes and implements the day-to-day execution of assigned tasks and responsibilities.

• Drives the identification of data patterns and relationships to break through a high level of data. Maintains an objective view of the findings, formulates conclusions and summarizes clearly.

• Supports the Sustain Team and continuous improvement efforts; utilizes department Super Users routinely.

• Developing Vendor negotiation skills for improved options to meet goals and metrics. May Communicate Postpone/Cancels with vendor to meet inventory levels under the direction of Sr/Lead/Inv. Mgr.

• Supports existing Buy Strategies such as: BTI, Make and Hold, CR and DS to improve inventory and achieve goals.

• Assists in supporting the vision and strategic initiatives. Knowledgeable of buying approaches for assigned categories, as well as a developing awareness of the forecasting/allocation functions as they relate to the end-to-end, omni-channel process.

• Reviews category performance against metrics weekly; such as Serviceable Demand %,  and New Store Fill Rate %’s. Proactively communicates when performance is not meeting goals. Initiates the necessary actions for their specific area of responsibility with support of Sr./Lead Buyer

• Builds partnerships with Forecasters, Merchants, Sourcing, ISS, and Retail to ensure strategic efforts are aligned with demand targets and inventory goals.

• Develops emerging skills for communicating across the organization. Begins to learn how to influence others, particularly around assortment planning.

About you:

• Education Level: 4-Year Bachelors Degree

• English Level: C1 (Advanced)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills

• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills

• Strong Excel and systems aptitude- BY Fulfillment & SAP

• Demonstrates ability to work in a systematic and organized approach

• Strong attention to detail; works in a precise, methodical manner

• Ability to develop and utilize guidelines, processes, and tools for success

• Ability to prioritize and manage a work load delivering quality deliverables within tight timelines

• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, and results-oriented

• Strong Communicator

• Engaged, self-motivated with a positive presence

• Resilient and able to effectively navigate ambiguous situations

• Seeks out diverse thinking and many voices to problem solve

• Strives to continuously learn, grow, and develop, and help others

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you!   At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us.  We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.