Assistant Buyer

Ollie; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ollie in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support sourcing, selection, and purchasing of merchandise for store sale. You will collaborate with Buyers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to secure the best products at the best price.

The role includes attending trade shows, analyzing sales trends, proposing pricing, and developing allocation plans to boost store performance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to travel to trade shows, including overnight stays.
• Ability to work day shift regularly, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills; communicate effectively with team members, guests, vendors.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks within strict deadlines.
• High sense of urgency and energy.
• Ability to retain and protect confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the buying process to ensure best products at best price.
• Work closely with vendors to support the buying process.
• Attend trade shows to learn about new products and ideas.
• Research products and markets for proper pricing and placement.
• Recommend selling prices for merchandise and deals.
• Develop allocation plans to increase sales.
• Present products for advertising during ad meetings.
• Analyze sales records, trends, and economic conditions to plan inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Support Center
6295 Allentown Blvd
Suite 1
Harrisburg, PA 17112, USA

Description

Position Overview:

The Assistant Buyer is responsible for working with Buyers for sourcing, selecting, and procuring functions directly associated with the purchasing of products to be sold in stores. This position is required to initiate and direct various aspects of the buying process to ensure the purchase of the best products at the best price.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of the buying process to ensure the purchase of the best products at the best price.
• Work closely with vendors to support the buying process.
• Attend trade shows to keep informed of new products and ideas.
• Research products and markets for proper prices and placement of goods.
• Recommend selling prices for merchandise, deals and buys.
• Develop allocation plans which support the departmental goals to increase sales.
• Support the department for which they work.
• Present products that should be featured in advertising, during ad meetings.
• Analyze and monitor sales records, trends, and economic conditions to determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
• Providing support on various projects within the Buying department.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Ability to travel to trade shows, including overnight stays.
• Ability to work day shift regularly, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills; ability to effectively communicate with all team members, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
• High sense of urgency and energy level.
• Ability to be detailed, analyze and retain data.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a normal seated position regularly.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.
• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

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