Assistant Buyer

Dillard's Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillard's Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the buying team by analyzing sales and fashion trends and developing a next season product line.

The role requires multitasking, independent work, strong time management, and excellent communication while leveraging Word and Excel. The candidate should have a degree in fashion merchandising or related field and 1–2 years of Assistant Buyer experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related field required.
• 1–2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in vendor selection and nurturing vendor partnerships.
• Monitor industry trends and assess competition.
• Provide input for merchandise strategy and product selection.
• Assist with setting up new merchandise in the item database.
• Analyze style performance by season or delivery to identify best/worst sellers.
• Coordinate and catalog merchandise samples.
• Manage timely placement and maintenance of purchase orders.
• Contribute to Retail Operating Forecast.
• Assist in establishing pricing strategy.
• Execute markdown projections and provide data for vendor allowances.
• Participate in planning and approving advertising and promotions.
• Offer feedback for space strategies (fixture/square footage).
• Participate in training and development.
• Support a team environment and engage in team activities.
• Foster job satisfaction and positive morale.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An Assistant Buyer works with the Buyer to analyze sales and fashion trends and applies that knowledge to develop a product line for the next season. The ideal candidate is able to multitask and work independently or as a member of a team; possesses excellent time-management skills; is highly analytical and detail-oriented; demonstrates a sense of urgency when asked to perform a task or special project; possesses the ability to communicate effectively; and has a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in vendor selection and nurturing vendor partnerships
• Monitor industry trends and assess competition
• Provide input for merchandise strategy and product selection
• Assist with setting up new merchandise in the item database
• Analyze style performance by season or delivery to understand best and worst sellers
• Coordinate and catalog merchandise samples
• Manage timely placement and maintenance of purchase orders
• Contribute to the Retail Operating Forecast
• Assist in establishing pricing strategy
• Execute markdown projections and provide data for vendor allowance negotiation
• Participate in planning and approving advertising and promotions
• Offer feedback for space strategies (fixture/square footage)
• Participate in training and development.
• Support a team environment and engage in team activities
• Foster job satisfaction and positive morale

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field required.
• 1-2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer, preferably in a major department store preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, preferred

MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• 2 Year s

DESIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of fashion and color trends.
• Skill in analyzing sales data.
• Skill in relationship building and influencing action.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude.
• Ability to quickly assess a new environment and develop solutions that support the business strategy and critical objectives.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work projects and meet exacting deadlines.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently, without supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.