Women's Assistant Buyer

The Buckle, Inc.; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company seeks a motivated individual to support the buying processes by assisting in vendor communication, preparing tech packs, and participating in buying appointments. The ideal candidate should possess creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills, along with a high school diploma or GED. This position requires some travel for market exposure, and you will work in a dynamic team environment focused on customer service.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of office and computer programs.
• 1-3 months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the buying process and vendor communication.
• Create and prepare tech packs for vendors.
• Participate in buying appointments and potential travel.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Summary

Work alongside Buyers in the preparation and follow-through of the complete buying process and use creativity, communication and organization to begin to impact multiple categories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a complete level of understanding of the Buckle image, philosophy and goals in order to promote that image to Guests and Teammates.
• Become comfortable with beginning knowledge of office and computer programs and store knowledge and reports.
• Daily correspondence with vendors/sales representatives regarding all steps of the buying, approval and fitting areas of the buying processes.
• Take part in the selection of product and the placing of buys for a respective category.
• Interaction and communication with Teammates within category and cross‑category interaction.
• Coordinate packages and/or samples being sent to the office for review.
• Involvement in buying appointments with vendors, in addition, some travel may be required to attend necessary markets for exposure to buying process.
• Responsible for creating, coordinating and preparing tech packs for vendor review with appropriate Buyer.
• Communication with vendors regarding pricing, retargets, details and other related information reviewed with appropriate Buyer(s).
• Develop an understanding of all buyer reports and monthly numbers.
• See samples on a fit model, transfer fit information to an Excel spreadsheet and relay information to vendors.
• Express leadership within the category team, set the pace and work together to accomplish daily tasks and projects.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.