Buyer Assistant

Responsibilities

Category Management Support:

• Prepares weekly sales reports for distribution to GM and Operations management teams

• Analyzes sales using reporting tools (MMS, RetailIDEAS) as needed for assortment reviews, vendor reviews, internal/external presentations, test programs, and additional reporting as necessary to support sales and merchandise strategy.

• Works closely with Merchandise Control team to maintain SKU and pricing information.

• Communicates vendor/product information to the Planning and Allocation team including assortment plans, and lead times.

• Assists in the assortment execution online including gathering images and proofreading copy.

• Executes purchase orders for test programs and seasonal programs.

• Responds to inquiries from the field operations team regarding product assortments for the existing and new retail locations.

Vendor Relationship Management:

• Corresponds with prospective vendors on an ongoing basis and communicates status in the review process.

• Communicates with vendors continually regarding the product, pricing, minimums, terms, shipping, labor code compliance, digital imagery, and other vendor-related concerns.

• Updates and distributes assortment plans, term sheets, and correspondence letters to vendors

• Proofing: Verifies that pricing and vendor information is accurate in the system. Proofreads correspondence letters.

• Sample Management: Maintains and organizes vendor samples of approved assortment.