Assistant Buyer: Sourcing, Pricing & Merch Planning

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

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.