Assistant Buyer- Soft Goods

JOB OVERVIEW:  The Assistant Buyer role is the first level within the Merchandising Group and provides administrative and organizational support to the Buyer and Associate Buyer.      ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   Coordinate day-to-day office management and communication with vendors  Monitor Open Order report daily and execute ASAP POs to fulfill orders as quickly as possible  Maintain all PO due dates, and provide quick feedback to Customer Service regarding the status of inventory  Coordinate the maintenance all POs - status, ship dates, terms  Work with vendors, managers, vendor agreement managers, receivers and planners to resolve receiving and overstock issues  Provide analytical feedback to Merchandise Team and Planners regarding product trends and popularity  Monitor the site map to ensure coherent layout of product groups, sub categories, pricing and categories  Provide feedback to the Content Team on priorities and updates in images and copy  Assist with product builds, images and information gathering  Coordinate with Marketing/Promo to ensure merchandise is tied into promos and sales  Creates reporting for Buyer and Associate Buyer as needed    QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:   1-2 years of office experience, preferably in a retail, catalog, or internet environment  Buying or inventory analyst experience preferred  Proficient in Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel a must) Excellent organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated analytical skills. Ability to perform under pressure, prioritizes competing tasks, and schedule time wisely Experience with and a strong understanding of Retail Math. Proficient in Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel a must) Bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary : $44,920 - $49,920