Complete accurate forecasts evaluating financial components based on current trend, and knowledge of future events which will impact the business Develop and execute seasonal merchandise plans and pricing strategies Partner with the planning team on the development of location-wise assortment plans Initiate quality vendor relationships to support new and ongoing product and services sourcing needs Review vendor lines, place orders, price merchandise, initiate reorders, supervise merchandise presentation, manage inventories and net margins as per territory guidelines Ensure accuracy and delivery of orders so that clients for the product group are able to complete projects and meet the Company's needs Focusing on new ideas and concepts to promote a category with the principal supplier