Freelance Buying Assistant - 155571

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

Job summary

Join a leading retailer as a Freelance Buying Assistant in New York. You will support the Merchandising and Buying teams by managing purchase orders and providing sales analysis. This role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

Atrium Care Package

Qualifications

• Experience within a retail or fashion role.
• Strong organizational, planning, and administrative experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Atrium

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Client Overview

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 be working closely with the Merchandising and Buying teams. This includes creating and monitoring purchase orders, assisting with the creation and distribution of weekly sales reports, and more. This role requires strong organization, strong Excel skills, the ability to pick up on new systems, and communication with all cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities Of The Freelance Buying Assistant

• Take charge of the purchase order lifecycle.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting and sales analysis.
• Display proficiency with Microsoft Excel (utilizing functions such as vlookups and pivot tables).
• Communicate regularly with vendors.
• Track shipments, deliveries, transfers, and discrepancies.
• Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through communication directly with the buyer, Merchant teams, and external vendors.
  
  

Required Experience/Skills for the Freelance Buying Assistant:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Excel (vlookups, pivot tables).
• Experience within a retail or fashion role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and administrative experience.
  
  

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required.
  
  

Benefits:

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

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EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Position ID: 155571