Store manager and buyer vs assistant merchandise buyer

Differences between store manager and buyer and assistant merchandise buyer duties and responsibilities

Store manager and buyer example responsibilities.

• Manage Instagram and Facebook page of the company.
• Utilize QuickBooks software to manage inventory, sales orders, purchase orders, point of sale, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of store including cleanliness and overall aesthetics and manage the load process and backroom activities/organization.
• Maintain store operations by refreshing store visuals and inserting products into the POS system.
• Create comprehensive social media campaigns that boost the company's presence through multiple outlets such as Instagram, Facebook and email.
• Select and purchase appropriate seasonal ready-to-wear fashion merchandise from national and international clothing manufacturers for boutique retail sales.
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Assistant merchandise buyer example responsibilities.

• Manage open-to-buy to ensure continual flow of merchandise to stores and warehouses with careful attention to advertise events and promotions.
• Partner with site merchandiser to execute sales and POS events.
• Work closely with the logistics department and internal warehouse to coordinate just in time deliveries and maintain daily inventory reconciliation.
• Verify store numbers, vendor files, UPCS, descriptions and size information against AS400 information.