Buying Assistant

We are looking to add a Buyer's Administrator to our growing team! The ideal candidate will bring with them 2 years of experience in retail administration / merchandising or a similar role with growing responsibilities. Experience in a retail company with high volume inventory turns is preferred.

Who we are:

Celebrating 38 years, Castle Megastore has been passionate about enriching the intimate lives of our customers. We embody romance, fun and fantasy.

Our staff of experts provides our customers with detailed knowledge of the best brands and the biggest selection. We are Essentials for Lovers®.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Buyer(s) in all functions of the buying process as directed to ensure that all category needs are met.
• Coordinate and communicate sales orders with designated buyers.
• Prepare, maintain, and update data, reports and records required to support the buying process.
• Maintain and perform routine data entry in support of the buying process:
• Set up new vendors.
• Product database entry and verify item/SKU setup information.
• Ensure quotes run in a timely manner.
• Under the guidance of Buyer, maintain Excel assortment plans with SKU detail.
• ​Under the guidance of Buyer, write seasonal purchase orders.
• Process and track purchase orders. Communicate any changes to the vendor.
• Work with internal departments to develop wave breaks and generate POs, as needed.
• Researching and analyzing various sources of data and providing written summaries of recommendations to buyers.
• Monitor, maintain and track sell through reports of designated department(s).
• Maintain sample rooms, including shipping packages, processes and delivery to appropriate Buyer.
• Communicate to vendors for sample requests.
• Acts as a Buying Department representative to stores, customers and other departments
• Respond to customer and store requests as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales administration and support required.
• High proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Retail soft lines is a major plus!
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced, high volume work environment
• Adept at problem identification and resolution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and possess a high level of initiative.
• High level of interest in growing a career in buying / procurement.

Scheduling Requirements / Working Conditions: Up to 45 hours per week

• 8-hour shifts
• 100% onsite
• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours to meet critical deadlines
• Possible travel with store employees to support business needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting compensation
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Earned paid time off
• 401(k) with up to 6% matching
• Paid Time Off
• Employee discount
• Ongoing career and Leadership Development

Castle Megastore is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free workplace.