Assistant Buyer

Roses Discount Stor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a detail-oriented individual to create and prepare purchase orders, maintain open-to-buy files, and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, preferably a Bachelor's degree, and 1-3 years of retail experience. Key skills include strong communication, organization, and analytical abilities. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• 1 to 3 years of retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates and prepares purchase orders, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintains open-to-buy files and tracks orders.
• Prepares various presentations and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Creates and prepares purchase orders and ensures they are accurate and complete for input into the system. Researches and resolves purchase order discrepancies or issues.
• Maintains open-to-buy files and tracks orders.
• Collects and researches information. Prepares various presentations, reports, queries, etc. and distributes as needed.
• Coordinates and ensures the efficient execution of the end-to-end sample process for assigned categories.
• Provides administrative support for the assigned division and associates as needed, including scheduling appointments and maintaining and coordinating calendars to include meetings, lunches, special events, and conference calls.
• Reviews and ensures quality pre-ticketing, signage, and marketing accuracy.
• Assists with merchandise and assortment planning and merchandise presentation development.
• Coordinates attribute sheets and SKU setup, along with data maintenance.
• Creates electronic package requests and assists with packaging development.
• Understands and supports the financial metrics of the assigned categories and may participate in vendor meetings and negotiations.
• Performs other duties as assigned at the discretion of the reporting management team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred.
• One to three years of retail experience preferred.
• Strong communication, prioritization, collaboration, and organization skills required.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
• Systems savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Self-starter with the ability to work under general supervision required.

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.

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