Purchasing Assistant - Clothing

D&B Supply; Caldwell (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

D&B Supply is seeking a motivated purchasing/support role in Caldwell, ID to assist the buying team with data entry and procurement. You will help buyers with admin tasks, vendor data, pricing and SKU maintenance, ensuring accurate records and timely product availability across stores.

The role emphasizes Excel proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to manage high-volume data while coordinating with vendors and stores to meet turnover goals.

Qualifications

• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data entry, purchasing or office settings preferred.
• Familiarity with vendor data, pricing and SKU tracking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process data for merchandise selection and procurement.
• Support buyers and provide administrative assistance in clothing purchasing.
• Use vendor B2B sites to access UPCs, place orders and update data.
• Maintain vendor data, min/max, pricing and new products in the system.
• Communicate with stores, vendors and distribution centers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Research price/specifications from catalogs and the Internet for products.
• Adjust discounts, pricing and terms for show specials in the system.
• Maintain replenishment system and assist with weekly updates.
• Handle other duties assigned by area manager/director.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Associates/Bachelors degree in Business or related field

Equivalent experience acceptable

Tools

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

We are a leading farm and ranch lifestyle retailer headquartered in the Caldwell, Idaho area with stores in Idaho and Oregon. We are passionate about our customers in providing products to enhance their lifestyle and experience. Whether they have a 100-acre ranch or a small garden in their backyard, we take pride in providing them with solutions for their needs. We carry a large depth of product categories allowing us to best serve our customers. In our stores you will find products from pet food and supplies, power tools and accessories, to lawn and garden and almost everything in between. D&B Supply is a company built to serve those that live and love the northwest, including ranchers, farmers, and suburbanites who feel a real connection to the land, their animals, and the outdoors.

Job Summary:

Assists buying team members by entering and processing data for the selection and procurement of merchandise, which supports overall company sales volume, gross margin and turnover objectives. This position is in the Clothing Purchasing Department where you will be assisting the Buyers in providing admin support.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Learn and fully utilize available technology to maximize job efficiency including vendor B2B information sites to access UPC codes, place orders, etc.
• Maintain system data related to new vendors, SKU’s, min/max, special orders and pricing.
• Work directly with buyers in providing clerical support regarding system and product information.
• Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with the vendor, distribution center and store locations.
• Research and maintain information regarding price and specifications, from vendors, catalogs and the Internet for new and existing product.
• Maintain show specials in the computer system adjusting discounts, pricing and terms.
• Maintain replenishment system for standard merchandise on a weekly basis.
• Communicate daily (via phone, email and Teams chat) with stores and other internal personnel in resolving issues regarding new product lines, special order capabilities, pricing, advertising and delivery of merchandise.
• Other duties pertaining to the procurement of products, goods or services as assigned by area manager/director.

Requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills: Requires excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong analytical, organizational and computer skills. Must be very proficient with Excel with a working knowledge of 10 key and word processing; ability to manage heavy data entry duties.

Required Experience: At least 2 years experience in an office, accounting, purchasing or data entry environment preferred, not required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or other analytical spreadsheet tools, inventory management, pricing and review, and freight, is required.

Required Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; or equivalent experience preferred, not required.

Other Requirements: Must be able to spend many hours a day working at a computer, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 45 lbs (most items will be less 1-5 lb range).

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.