Assistant Retail Buyer - Retail Operations Admin (Full-Time)

Sea Island Company; Sea Island (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Island Company is seeking a retail operations professional to manage buying, open-to-buy planning, merchandise receiving, and inventory control across all resort retail shops.

The role involves coordinating with retail managers, maintaining stock levels and par levels, and ensuring compelling visual merchandising that reflects Sea Island style. Occasional travel to trade shows may be required.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time, neatly groomed, and follow Dress Code Policy
• Oversee Cloister retail buying process and execute buying plans
• Provide daily and monthly retail statistics reports
• Manage purchase orders and receiving processes
• Maintain inventory levels and par levels; ensure stockroom organization
• Collaborate with retail managers on product fulfillment and visual merchandising
• Travel to trade shows when approved
• Maintain knowledge of Sea Island guest services and local area to answer guest questions
• Lead and assist in physical inventories
• Process special orders promptly
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Uphold department standards of quality and timing
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Report equipment problems and safety hazards to supervisor
• Attend scheduled meetings and contribute improvement ideas
• Willingness to take on other duties as delegated by leadership
• Support and drive a profitable retail experience aligned with resort and club standards

Job description

Basic Job Function

Manage the Retail Processes for all retail shops including buying, open-to-buy planning and execution, merchandise receiving, and inventory control.

Use of Company Vehicle

Not designated to drive a company vehicle

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and following company Dress Code Policy
• Manage the Cloister retail buying process including execution of buying plans
• Provide daily and monthly reporting of retail statistics
• Manage the process of purchase orders
• Manage receipt of goods and ticketing according to procedure
• Maintain targeted inventory levels
• Interact and provide product education for retail staff
• Communicate with retail managers and leaders to insure product fulfillment and strong visual merchandising presentation in all shops
• Assists and takes a lead position in physical inventories
• Process all special orders on a timely basis
• Maintain an orderly stockroom with a minimum of back stock
• Maintain adequate par levels on identified in-stock items
• Maintain excellent relations with all vendors represented in the retail shops
• Remain current on latest trends and styles reflective of the Sea Island style and fashion sense
• Will travel to trade shows when necessary and approved
• Work closely with Retail Management team to provide an unparalleled and profitable retail experience commensurate with the resort and club experience
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current guest services, activities, dining options, shops, local attractions, and historical information regarding Sea Island and the surrounding area to answer any questions guests may have to the best of one’s ability
• If applicable, complete a Guest Problem Resolutions (GPR) form on any issues (solved or unsolved issues) and follow-up on issues as needed (if computer access is not available give information to admin support)
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing
• Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 30 lbs repeatedly throughout a shift
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and fume hazards
• No visible tattoos, visible body piercing or unnatural hair color or hairstyles per company grooming standards