Assistant Buyer

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Reading, PA is seeking an Assistant Product Line Manager to support day-to-day management of the assigned product categories and coordinate cross-functionally with sales and sourcing teams.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1–3 years of product/apparel experience, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This is an office-based role with routine reporting and presentation duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 1–3 years in product/apparel experience preferred.
• Experience with M3 or similar product management systems is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day product line management for assigned categories.
• Set up new items, assign hierarchy, and maintain status updates in M3.
• Compile weekly style selling reports and share with the team.
• Manage price changes in M3 and communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Compile post-season sales recaps and assist analysis and reporting as needed.
• Support Product Team with presentations and competitive insights.
• Conduct product research, pricing analysis, and monitor the competitive landscape.
• Perform administrative duties for the Product Team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Multi-priority management

Customer service orientation

English communication

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Problem analysis

Team collaboration

Tools

M3

Job description

Job Summary:The Assistant Product Line Manager will have the primary day-to-day responsibility for assisting in the company’s product line management for the assigned business categoriesEducation & Experience:Highschool Diploma, plus 1-3 years of product/apparel experienceEssential Functions:Responsible for new items set up including assigning hierarchy and maintaining status updates in M3Compile weekly style selling reporting and summary and share with teamManaging price changes in M3 and communicating to border cross functional teamCompile post-season sales recaps, assist in analysis and reporting as neededAssist Product Team with presentations as needed including analysis of style performance and competitor insightsComplete product research, pricing analysis, and monitoring the competitive landscape – identify white space opportunitiesAdministrative duties for Product Team as assignedOther duties, as assignedSkills & Abilities:Attention to detailStrong business acumen and analytical skillsAbility to organize and manage multiple prioritiesStrong customer service orientationProficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to communicate (read, write, speak) in EnglishProblem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional leveEffective communication/interpersonal skills with supervisors, coworkers, and customersPhysical Demands:Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift objects of 15 lbs. (Marginal function: 20 lbs.)Manual dexterity of fingers and handsWork Environment:General office environment with standard office equipmentExposure to varying office temperatures and distractions