Assistant Buyer — Market & Merchandising Specialist

Boscov's Department Store, LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boscov's Department Store, LLC is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our growing retail team. You will analyze your business and develop relationships with vendors to secure the best products and prices for our customers.

In a fast-paced merchant environment, you will coordinate buying office functions, travel to markets as needed, and support advertising and store communications to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
• Prior retail experience with emphasis on buying and/or merchandising.
• Microsoft Excel, Hyperion and Word proficiency.
• Creative problem solving skills and learning agility.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and strong time management.
• Available to work varied days and hours, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the merchant team, the Assistant Buyer will coordinate many functions of the buying office area.
• Travel to markets as needed.
• Advertising.
• Communication and visits to stores.

Skills

Business analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hyperion

Microsoft Word

Job description

Boscov's Department Store, LLC is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our growing retail team. You will analyze your business and develop relationships with vendors to secure the best products and prices for our customers.

In a fast-paced merchant environment, you will coordinate buying office functions, travel to markets as needed, and support advertising and store communications to drive sales and customer satisfaction.