BearWear Assistant Buyer/Office Manager

Associated Students UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading student-centered organization is seeking a BearWear Assistant Buyer/Office Manager to assist in inventory management, vendor negotiation, and marketing strategies. The role requires at least 2 years of retail management experience and a BA/BS degree, offering a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of management and/or buying experience in a high-volume retail environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interface with diverse groups.
• Valid CA driver’s license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing inventory and selecting products.
• Coordinate with Store Managers and oversee merchandise assortment.
• Manage administrative activities and supervise student staff.

Skills

Management

Negotiation

Inventory Management

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Retail Systems

Reporting Tools

PC Software

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Associated Students UCLA provided pay range

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Base pay range

$49,875.00/hr - $60,000.00/hr

Associated Students UCLA, as a responsive student-centered organization, provides innovative and excellent services, programs, products, and facilities for the entire UCLA community. ASUCLA was created when the campus first opened in 1919. Even in the early years, ASUCLA meant student government, student publications, and student services such as a bookstore and cafeteria. Today, ASUCLA has evolved into a four-part organization. These four entities collectively make up the largest student association in the country. The four entities are:

• Undergraduate Students Association – elected representatives of the undergraduate student body.
• Graduate Students Association – elected representatives of the graduate student body.
• Student Media – this includes the Daily Bruin, UCLARadio.com, the Bruin Life Yearbook, and seven different magazines.
• Services & Enterprises – this division is designed to meet the everyday needs of students and the campus community. Major divisions include Student Union, Event Services, UCLA Restaurants, UCLA Store, UCLA Photography, and Trademarks & Licensing.

Goals of Associated Students UCLA:

• Products - To provide essential and convenient items that are easily accessible, of high quality, and low cost, including, but not limited to, academic support, food, trademark merchandise, and convenience products. In addition, to continue evaluating the utility and convenience of all products to make improvements that will best serve the UCLA community.
• Facilities - To provide a welcoming environment with as much space as possible for the optimal functioning of general academic support, student governments, student organizations, and social gatherings. To have state-of-the-art venues for programming and efficient, aesthetic, and multi-functional commercial outlets.
• Programs - To provide and support a diversified array of programming by prioritizing student-run, student-initiated, student-centered programming that reflects the needs of the campus community in order to enhance educational, cultural, and developmental social interaction.
• Services - To provide an outstanding level of support to student government, student groups, and student programs through the state-of-the-art office and community spaces, and by providing adequate financial resources and personnel to ensure an active and vibrant campus life.

Position: BearWear Assistant Buyer/Office Manager

Starting Salary Range: $49,875 - $55,000

Department: BearWear

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the BearWear Buyer in developing and managing inventory, selecting products, negotiating with vendors, and executing marketing strategies to meet sales and profit goals. Coordinate with Store Managers to replenish merchandise, support eCommerce web asset development, and oversee merchandise assortment at various stores. Manage administrative activities, including purchase records, financial tracking, and reporting. Supervise and train student staff, coordinate division programs and events, and handle general office duties such as data entry, scheduling, and supplies management. Perform inventory reconciliation and develop databases for product management. Interface with customers and vendors, and perform reporting/analysis of division activities. Perform physical inventory counts and develop office procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2+ years of management and/or buying experience in a high-volume retail environment with supervision. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, interface with diverse groups, and maintain attention to detail. Proficiency with PC software, retail systems, and reporting tools. BA/BS degree or equivalent experience. Valid CA driver’s license and good driving record required due to DMV PULL NOTICE system.

Supervision:

Direct and indirect supervision of part-time/student staff.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, gripping, pulling, pushing; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.

Background Verification:

Fingerprinting and background check required.