Assistant Buyer

Overview

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Offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

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Purpose:

The Assistant Buyer provides operational support to the Buyer by contributing to the selection of merchandise assortments that are in line with market trends, margin objectives, and the broader strategic direction of the company.

• Interacts with vendors to gather items for setup, problem resolution, and purchasing of product; analyzes product performance and identifies growth opportunities.
• Oversees purchase orders including order writing, changes, cancellations; guarantees that key shipments are delivered, processed, and that necessary internal/external follow-up occurs.
• Develops working knowledge of the buying functions including merchandise selection, negotiation, pricing and store merchandising.
• Acts as an intermediary between buyers and vendors to resolve issues including out of stocks, cost adjustments and new product selection.
• Reviews and analyzes daily/weekly reports, highlighting noteworthy achievements or possible concerns to the relevant buyer.
• Works closely with brand representatives to ensure ideal assortments and inventory levels.
• Assists in plan-o-gram development.
• Provides ongoing analysis and interpretation of key business issues as directed by supervisor.
• Assists in planning/coordination of availability of products for new store openings.

Reporting Relationship:
The Assistant Buyer reports to the Buyer/Senior Buyer in their category.

Major Interdependencies:
Global Category team, Supply Chain, Master Data, Revenue Generation, Planning, Space Planning, Marketing, and Operations.

• Education and Experience:
  
  The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 3 years. In a technical role:
  Requires 3 years in retail. A bachelor’s degree in a business, marketing, or management program related to the functional area can count for 1 of the 3-year requirement. An MBA or a master’s degree in a related program can count for an additional 1 year of the 3-year requirement. In the industry: 3 years of retail experience.
• Specialized Training:
  Training that leads to an in-depth understanding of the buying function.
• Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:
  Knowledge of financial tools and concept profitability; understanding and use of market research and market trend information; strong vendor relations; ability to establish and maintain strong relationships; excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities; works comfortably under pressure to meet tight deadlines; versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities;
  
  business acumen and understanding of long-term buying implications; demonstrated ability to understand business needs of stakeholders and employees; ability to create and maintain positive work environments.
• Location/Travel:
  This position is based at the Retail Center of Excellence in East Rutherford, NJ. Requires ability to travel up to 10% of the time for meetings and to visit branch locations.