What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Buyer position at TAKOUT NY?
Company Description
TĀKOUT is an elevated streetwear destination focused in the Fordham and Washington Heights neighborhoods of NYC and the Bronx. The brand is all about introducing the contemporary and premium perspectives of streetwear while also saluting the culture and history it derives from. TĀKOUT’s portfolio includes brands like NIKE, Jordan, adidas, New Balance, ON, Salomon, The North Face, and much more.
Role Summary
This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant Buyer at TĀKOUT in the Bronx, NY. The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for assisting in purchasing activities, maintaining vendor relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and analyzing market trends to make informed buying decisions.
Role Description
- Accompany Brand Manager to market appointments and seasonal sell-ins.
- Routinely analyze sales trends on a product, category, seasonal-level, as well as sales channel, to optimize inventory availability and efficiency.
- Report to management key product performance outliers; "Best/Worst Seller Review."
- Use analyses to help identify the correct product mix and inventory levels for both brick-and-mortar and digital channels.
- Assist in putting Futures Buys together using research of internal sales and inventory data and external trend forecasts.
- Build database that tracks and organizes all seasonal buys for merchandising and assortment building purposes.
- Create product profiles in the inventory management system.
- Open purchase orders based on inbound deliveries to streamline the Receiving process of goods.
- Assist in executing pricing strategy based on promotion programs and seasonal cadence.
- Aggregate customer feedback and Staff commentary to assist in driving better buying practices.
- Liaise with the digital team to ensure products are timely available and properly categorized in the webstore.
- Assist in creating editorial content for the webstore of key products and brand campaigns.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication and negotiation abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of programs
- Knowledge or interest in fashion trends and streetwear culture
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable in building and/or analyzing large excel databases?
- What do you believe are some key traits in becoming a successful buyer?
- Are you comfortable making yourself available off hours or on weekends for industry events, brand activations, and special projects?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $62,000