Assistant Buyer

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We’re not just a team, we’re a pack dedicated to supporting each other, providing outstanding care to animals, and delivering an exceptional experience to every customer. As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll be a crucial part of our purchasing team, ensuring our stores are stocked with the best products at the best prices. You’ll play a key role in maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting our stores’ success.

• Master of Ordering:
  Manage weekly ordering for assigned product categories and/or stores, ensuring accuracy and meeting order deadlines, and timely delivery.
• Pricing Prowess:
  Maintain accurate cost and retail pricing information, optimizing profitability and customer value.
• Special Order Specialist:
  Assist stores with pricing special orders they have placed.
• Inventory Guru:
  Monitor and adjust minimum/maximum inventory levels to meet purchasing needs and maintain optimal stock positions.
• Budget Boss:
  Participate in maintaining weekly records related to budgets, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
• Purchase Order Perfectionist:
  Ensure purchase order accuracy and integrity, minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency.
• Product Prodigy:
  Ensure accurate product entry and data management in our systems.
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work:
  Collaborate with the purchasing team on product entry/exit strategies and inactivation.
• Support Superstar:
  Provide support to stores during emergencies, including coverage as needed.
• Competitive Shopper:
  Conduct competitive shopping to analyze product offerings and pricing strategies.

• Analytical Ace:
  Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to manage inventory and pricing effectively.
• Detail‑Oriented Dynamo: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
• Communication Superstar:
  Excellent communication skills to collaborate with vendors, stores, and the purchasing team.
• Organizational Guru:
  Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Team Player: A positive attitude and a willingness to collaborate and support others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status, an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other protected category. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

Pet Station is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at human
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• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Retail