Assistant Buyer

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Harrisburg (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Harrisburg, AL is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support sourcing, selecting, and procuring products for stores. The role directs various buying activities to ensure top products at the best price.

The position requires collaboration with vendors, attending trade shows, researching market prices, and developing allocation plans to boost sales. Flexibility to work day shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays is needed.

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.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills; communicate effectively with team members, guests, and vendors.

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 stay informed of new products.
• Research products and markets for proper prices and placement of goods.
• Recommend selling prices for merchandise, deals and buys.
• Develop allocation plans to increase sales.
• Present products for advertising during ad meetings.
• Analyze sales records, trends, and economic conditions to determine inventory needs.
• Provide support on various projects within the Buying department.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Travel to trade shows

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job 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.