FREELANCE BUYING ASSISTANT

Atrium; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Freelance Buying Assistant in New York, where you'll support the Merchandising and Buying teams. Your role will involve managing purchase orders, analyzing sales reports, and ensuring timely delivery of merchandise. This position values strong organizational skills and effective communication, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow in the retail sector.

Benefits

Atrium Care Package including healthcare plans

Discount programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or fashion roles.
• Proficiency in Excel functions like vlookups and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase order lifecycle.
• Provide weekly and monthly sales reports and analysis.
• Communicate regularly with vendors.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team.

About Atrium:

Our client is an established retailer specializing in affordable items for men, women, and children. They are looking to bring on a talented Freelance Buying Assistant to help with day-to-day needs in their New York office.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$20/hr

Position Overview:

The Freelance Buying Assistant will work closely with the Merchandising and Buying teams. Responsibilities include creating and monitoring purchase orders, assisting with weekly sales reports, and more. The role requires strong organization, Excel skills, adaptability to new systems, and effective communication with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the purchase order lifecycle.
2. Provide weekly and monthly sales reports and analysis.
3. Utilize Microsoft Excel functions such as vlookups and pivot tables proficiently.
4. Communicate regularly with vendors.
5. Track shipments, deliveries, transfers, and discrepancies.
6. Coordinate with the buyer, Merchant teams, and external vendors to ensure timely merchandise delivery.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (vlookups, pivot tables).
2. Experience in retail or fashion roles.
3. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
5. Excellent organizational, planning, and administrative skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility, including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off.