Assistant merchandise buyer job description
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Assistant merchandise buyer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in assistant merchandise buyer job postings.
Sample assistant merchandise buyer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
- Minimum of two years of retail buying experience.
- Strong knowledge of retail trends.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Sample required assistant merchandise buyer soft skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Assistant merchandise buyer job description example 1
HPM assistant merchandise buyer job description
Miyake-HPM Building Supply based in Wailuku, Hawaii is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Buyer/Retail Merchandiser to join our Maui team! This position will be based in Wailuku with required travel to our Kihei, Lahaina and Makawao locations. The Assistant Buyer/Retail Merchandiser position will save the day by being responsible for branch replenishment, item maintenance, and maintaining merchandising standards. This individual ensures strong financial performance of assigned categories and that HPM's products are presented in our stores in ways that are attractive to customers and maximize sales and profitability for our company. We work with people who live and breathe building materials, so we need someone that is ready to be the hero they need!
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum three-years' retail experience with hands-on involvement with product merchandising, marketing, purchasing preferred.
* Moderate to advanced computer skills, including ability to effectively use Microsoft Excel with ability to create reports and analyze results.
* High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communication, or related discipline preferred.
* Valid driver's license required and access to a personal vehicle for regular on-island travel between Miyake-HPM's Maui locations.
Are you a bird or a plane? No? Good, because that's not what we need! Do you have Excel skills and great problem-solving abilities? If so, you may be perfect for this position!
Our Assistant Buyer enjoys competitive compensation and generous benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, drug, life/ADD, long-term disability, AFLAC voluntary insurances, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, an employee stock ownership plan, and more! The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional need for travel to branches. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT HPM HAWAII
For over a century, HPM has been providing residents with high quality materials, innovative technology, well-equipped facilities and superior customer service. Founded in Hilo by former sugar mill employees, HPM is also located on O'ahu, Maui and Kaua'i.
HPM offers more than 2,200 product lines including professional-grade lumber, trusses, tools, pre-engineered wall panels, custom metal roofing and pre-hung doors. For those considering building or remodeling their own homes, we offer consultation, partnership and building materials that bring these important projects to life.
HPM provides a family atmosphere where each of its 500-plus employees are valued and their ideas heard. As one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the state, our team members share as the company grows and prospers. As a team, we are dedicated to enhancing homes, improving lives, and transforming communities and we do this by living our core values of Heart, Character, and Growth. Training and development opportunities are offered to those seeking to grow and better themselves. Join HPM and become an owner!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this Assistant Buyer position, fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum three-years' retail experience with hands-on involvement with product merchandising, marketing, purchasing preferred.
* Moderate to advanced computer skills, including ability to effectively use Microsoft Excel with ability to create reports and analyze results.
* High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communication, or related discipline preferred.
* Valid driver's license required and access to a personal vehicle for regular on-island travel between Miyake-HPM's Maui locations.
Are you a bird or a plane? No? Good, because that's not what we need! Do you have Excel skills and great problem-solving abilities? If so, you may be perfect for this position!
Our Assistant Buyer enjoys competitive compensation and generous benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, drug, life/ADD, long-term disability, AFLAC voluntary insurances, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, an employee stock ownership plan, and more! The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional need for travel to branches. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT HPM HAWAII
For over a century, HPM has been providing residents with high quality materials, innovative technology, well-equipped facilities and superior customer service. Founded in Hilo by former sugar mill employees, HPM is also located on O'ahu, Maui and Kaua'i.
HPM offers more than 2,200 product lines including professional-grade lumber, trusses, tools, pre-engineered wall panels, custom metal roofing and pre-hung doors. For those considering building or remodeling their own homes, we offer consultation, partnership and building materials that bring these important projects to life.
HPM provides a family atmosphere where each of its 500-plus employees are valued and their ideas heard. As one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the state, our team members share as the company grows and prospers. As a team, we are dedicated to enhancing homes, improving lives, and transforming communities and we do this by living our core values of Heart, Character, and Growth. Training and development opportunities are offered to those seeking to grow and better themselves. Join HPM and become an owner!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this Assistant Buyer position, fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
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Assistant merchandise buyer job description example 2
Signet Jewelers assistant merchandise buyer job description
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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox and JamesAllen.com. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People - and the love their actions inspire - are what drive us. We're not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we're especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we're inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you - rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Buyer is to assist their Buyer on all aspects of the job or step in as needed to help with Merchandise Coordinator/Detail Assistant duties. They are responsible for sourcing and developing product, pricing product, determining assortment groups, forecasting order quantities, and participating in competitive shops. Partner with Marketing to coordinate samples and complete marketing submissions. Weekly reporting and departmental reports.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Product Development
* Develop understanding/knowledge base of the Jewelry Category
* Work with the Buyer to learn the elements of merchandising as it applies to their position
* Overall understanding and maintenance of their merchandise category, in conjunction with the Buyer
* Identify sales trends, develop new product designs for testing and assortment opportunities
* Attend vendor meetings and actively participate in selection and review of product. Be the point person for meeting notes and follow-up.
* Instrumental in determining various marketing vehicles, SKU selection, new merchandise programs, sales trends, and assortments which lead to sales growth and overall productivity in their area
* Be jointly accountable for the success of their specific merchandise category with regards to sales, inventory levels & gross margin goals, which are established by Management
* Participate in on-going Competitive Shopping from an omni-channel lens. Review our assortments as well as competitor to ascertain opportunities and advantages.
* Ability to adjust quickly to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies
Assortment / Inventory Management
* Setup sku's, descriptions, retails and packaging attributes
* Assist Buyer with Assortment Development - Work with Planners and Inventory Analysts to set program parameters (i.e. product attributes, assortment size, targeted inventory and turn levels, open-to-buy requirements)
* Monitor and help develop forecasted sales quantities for marketing items and new programs in conjunction with the Inventory Analyst and Buyer
* Communicate and manage with vendors re: product qualities, costs, terms/ownership, delivery dates, return of merchandise requests
* Establish retail prices in line with margin requirements
* Responsible for updating departmental category assortment sheets, reporting, and analysis
Collaboration
* Proofing of all advertising materials to ensure accuracy including catalogs, emails, web site, customer mailings, and in store signage
* Merchandise items for all marketing channels, which are innovative and competitive within the marketplace
* Attend open-to-buy meetings and provide merchandise status updates as needed
* Complete and submit Project Request Forms and develop store communications
* Work in collaboration with Visual Merchandising team for in-store presentations (planograms)
* Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field preferred
Required or Acceptable Job-Related Experience: 1+ year prior buying experience preferred
Years of Job-Related Experience Required: 1+ years
Technical/Other Skills Required:
* Ability to travel both nationally and internationally to attend trade shows, vendor appointments and to view markets. Occasional weekend travel as needed
* Computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), negotiation skills, attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills, & math skills (ability to work with numbers and analyze data)
* Ability to be metal free and work in a metal free environment, when necessary, based on security policy
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work independently as well as a team
* Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
* Ability to work in the office and remote as required
BENEFITS & PERKS:
* Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
* 401(k) matching after one year of employment
* Generous PTO + company holidays
* Diversity programs
* Paid subscription to PlateJoy
* Much more!
Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox and JamesAllen.com. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People - and the love their actions inspire - are what drive us. We're not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we're especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we're inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you - rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Buyer is to assist their Buyer on all aspects of the job or step in as needed to help with Merchandise Coordinator/Detail Assistant duties. They are responsible for sourcing and developing product, pricing product, determining assortment groups, forecasting order quantities, and participating in competitive shops. Partner with Marketing to coordinate samples and complete marketing submissions. Weekly reporting and departmental reports.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Product Development
* Develop understanding/knowledge base of the Jewelry Category
* Work with the Buyer to learn the elements of merchandising as it applies to their position
* Overall understanding and maintenance of their merchandise category, in conjunction with the Buyer
* Identify sales trends, develop new product designs for testing and assortment opportunities
* Attend vendor meetings and actively participate in selection and review of product. Be the point person for meeting notes and follow-up.
* Instrumental in determining various marketing vehicles, SKU selection, new merchandise programs, sales trends, and assortments which lead to sales growth and overall productivity in their area
* Be jointly accountable for the success of their specific merchandise category with regards to sales, inventory levels & gross margin goals, which are established by Management
* Participate in on-going Competitive Shopping from an omni-channel lens. Review our assortments as well as competitor to ascertain opportunities and advantages.
* Ability to adjust quickly to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies
Assortment / Inventory Management
* Setup sku's, descriptions, retails and packaging attributes
* Assist Buyer with Assortment Development - Work with Planners and Inventory Analysts to set program parameters (i.e. product attributes, assortment size, targeted inventory and turn levels, open-to-buy requirements)
* Monitor and help develop forecasted sales quantities for marketing items and new programs in conjunction with the Inventory Analyst and Buyer
* Communicate and manage with vendors re: product qualities, costs, terms/ownership, delivery dates, return of merchandise requests
* Establish retail prices in line with margin requirements
* Responsible for updating departmental category assortment sheets, reporting, and analysis
Collaboration
* Proofing of all advertising materials to ensure accuracy including catalogs, emails, web site, customer mailings, and in store signage
* Merchandise items for all marketing channels, which are innovative and competitive within the marketplace
* Attend open-to-buy meetings and provide merchandise status updates as needed
* Complete and submit Project Request Forms and develop store communications
* Work in collaboration with Visual Merchandising team for in-store presentations (planograms)
* Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field preferred
Required or Acceptable Job-Related Experience: 1+ year prior buying experience preferred
Years of Job-Related Experience Required: 1+ years
Technical/Other Skills Required:
* Ability to travel both nationally and internationally to attend trade shows, vendor appointments and to view markets. Occasional weekend travel as needed
* Computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), negotiation skills, attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills, & math skills (ability to work with numbers and analyze data)
* Ability to be metal free and work in a metal free environment, when necessary, based on security policy
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work independently as well as a team
* Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
* Ability to work in the office and remote as required
BENEFITS & PERKS:
* Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
* 401(k) matching after one year of employment
* Generous PTO + company holidays
* Diversity programs
* Paid subscription to PlateJoy
* Much more!
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024