Assistant Buyer: Merchandising & Assortment

Kroger Co.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Portland, OR is seeking a collaborative assistant buyer to support category management activities. You will work closely with the buyer on sales, inventory and margin plans, assist with assortment and pricing, and coordinate promotional activities to drive performance.

Responsibilities include vendor coordination, sample reviews, order management and problem solving with logistics teams. A strong eye for detail and retail terms are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or 2 years of retail store managerial experience
• Strong accuracy/attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks/projects
• Ability to function in a fast paced, retail/office environment
• Familiarity with retail industry terms and processes
• Completed development plan for both assistant buyer and assistant planner
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Magic

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the buyer in the execution of sales, inventory and margin plans
• Assist the buyer in executing the overall vision for the category (assortment, pricing, merchandising, advertising/promotion, receipt flow, and margin)
• Complete detailed analysis to determine assortment selection and changes for the enterprise
• Manage the advertising and promotional process for the category using line lists, ASA, ESP, display plans, etc.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain merchandise samples for review, e-commerce and advertising
• Evaluate and make vendor return decisions on salvaged merchandise
• Process vendor allowances when approved
• Manage purchase orders and receiving via the on order log, follow up with vendors and communicate concerns to the team
• Research and solve receiving problems with warehouses/logistics
• Travel for vendor visits and negotiations
• Oversee a sub-set of the buyer’s total categories
• Locate and select assortments and manage vendor relationships to maximize sales and margins

Skills

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Retail knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Retail management experience (2+ yrs)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Magic

Job description

Kroger Co. in Portland, OR is seeking a collaborative assistant buyer to support category management activities. You will work closely with the buyer on sales, inventory and margin plans, assist with assortment and pricing, and coordinate promotional activities to drive performance.

Responsibilities include vendor coordination, sample reviews, order management and problem solving with logistics teams. A strong eye for detail and retail terms are essential.