Junior Buyer’s Assistant – Fashion Merch (On-site)

Shoe Carnival, Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Shoe Carnival’s Fort Mill corporate office is seeking a Buyers Assistant to support the Buyer across men’s, children’s, and women’s merchandise areas. You’ll build Excel reports, manage vendor contacts, and handle sample flows and purchase orders on-site.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with strong Excel/Office skills and the ability to work independently and in a team to meet deadlines. On-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong computer skills including a proven ability to create and maintain complex analysis reports.
• Experience in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and vendors at every level.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains merchandise analysis reports in Excel.
• Creates or reproduces reports, forms, correspondence, and other materials as needed by the Buyer.
• Establishes and maintains official documents and records in appropriate files.
• Manages vendor contacts and schedules.
• Facilitates and ensures timely completion of sample process flows.
• Manages the sample room and tags all samples when they are bought.
• Prepares and creates all purchase orders, including price change data entry.
• Handles visitors, calls, and phone logs for the Buyer, ensuring proper responses are received.
• Assists the Merchandising team as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel reporting

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Shoe Carnival’s Fort Mill corporate office is seeking a Buyers Assistant to support the Buyer across men’s, children’s, and women’s merchandise areas. You’ll build Excel reports, manage vendor contacts, and handle sample flows and purchase orders on-site.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with strong Excel/Office skills and the ability to work independently and in a team to meet deadlines. On-the-job training is provided.