Junior Buyer-Full Time

Position: Junior Buyer

Schedule: Full Time

Rate: Salary $50,000-$60,000 Depending on experience. 

On-Demand Pay.  Gain early access to your money as you earn it.

Job Summary: Romantix is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support our purchasing team in sourcing, selecting, and managing product inventory. Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, this role is ideal for someone who is passionate about retail, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a keen eye for market trends and customer preferences. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist in sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory to support sales goals
  and business objectives.
• Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with stores and distribution centers to ensure
  optimal inventory levels.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Maintain and update purchase orders, invoices, and supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and merchandising,
  to support product launches and promotions.
• Assist in evaluating new product opportunities and making recommendations
  based on customer demand and industry trends.
• Ensure timely follow-up on orders, deliveries, and vendor performance issues.
• Support the Director of Purchasing with administrative tasks, reporting, and
  special projects as needed.

Key Skills for Junior Buyer:

• Time Management: As a buyer you will work with multiple stores, departments,
  and suppliers across country, you’ll have to create schedules, orders and reports.
  Time management is essential to make sure everything gets done.
• Math and Budgeting: As a buyer you are expected to stay within a budget for
  your departments, and make sure. Confidence in using math skills to make sure
  you know where your company's money is going.
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, merchandising, or a related retail
  environment (preferred but not required).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and trends.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with inventory management or purchasing software is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented setting.
• Passion for retail and an understanding of the customer shopping experience.

Physical Requirements: 

• Lifting/Carrying:         Must be able to lift merchandise, boxes, products and
  equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Bending/Stooping:      Bends to stock, arrange, clean, and take pictures of
  merchandise at lower levels
• Reaching/Grabbing:    Reaches up to the top shelf for merchandise/products.
• Pushing/Pulling:          Pushes and pulls boxes of merchandise to set up displays.
• Standing/Sitting:         Standing or sitting for extended periods of time while
  merchandising and interacting with vendors. 
• Vision/Hearing/Speech:  Must be able to read company information, labeling on
  merchandise, memos, safety information, etc. Must have adequate hearing to
  converse with customers, answer the phone, etc. Must be able to speak the
  English language in an understandable manner.

If you are an ambitious, energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced team environment laced with challenges and opportunities, you've come to the right place. Our successful employees are service-oriented people with integrity and commitment toward a common goal of excellence in every area of their personal and business lives. We offers great jobs, great pay, great benefits and a great place to work.

• Sick time per company policy and Colorado sick leave which is currently 48
  hours or 6 days per year accrued at 1.0 hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Vacation Pay will accrue per company policy 302. Employees will accrue 40
  hours of paid vacation by the end of their first year, or at a rate of 1.54 hours per
  pay period. Years 2–5, you will accrue at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period for
  a total of 80 hours. Years 6-10, you will accrue at a rate of 4.62 hours per pay
  period for a total of 120 hours. Years 11-15, you will accrue at a rate of 6.16
  hours per pay period for a total of 160 hours. Year 15 , you will accrue at a rate
  of 7.70 hours per pay period for a total of 200 hours.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability and short term disability insurance
  in accordance with the company policy. All benefits have a 30-day waiting period
  with the company paying 85% of the employee only portion of the Medical
  monthly premium.
• FSA plan in accordance with company policy.
• 401 K Plan in accordance with company policy which requires one year of
  service.
• ESOP Plan in accordance with company policy and ESOP guidelines.
• Profit Sharing Program in accordance with company policy.

Providing a memorable customer service experience for our customers motivates us. On the sales floor and behind the scenes, everyone in our company works as a team to ensure customers are happy every time they shop with us. It's what sets us apart.

By applying for this position, you’re aware you’re applying to an adult retailer and must be at least 18 years of age.

Romantix, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns and volunteers based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex and gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (collectively referred to as "protected characteristics").

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000