Assistant Buyer

6 days ago

new york city, United States Solomon Page Full time

Our client is looking to fill the role of Assistant Buyer. The Assistant Buyer is a learning role that allows you to build a foundation of skills for your future career as a merchant. As an ABI, we invest in you through structured training and one on one apprenticeship with a skilled Buyer. You will begin to build your product knowledge, operational expertise, concepts of off-price retail, personal leadership skills and understand the customer.


  • The base salary for this role is $65,000. The salary listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.


Responsibilities:


  • Perform support activities for the buying team, such as purchase order management and processing markdowns, while building foundational merchant skills and learning the keys to becoming a successful merchant.
  • Provide basic analysis of key business data to the Buyer, including the use of retail math to understand the business, monitoring of regional merchandise reports, Open-To-Buy, stock analysis and other ad hoc analysis to project sales and inventory levels.
  • Learn the elements of negotiation and how we build relationships with our vendors. Develop effective relationships with vendors by participating in in person meetings. This includes following up on shipments and resolving problems to ensure product is delivered and processed as directed by the Buyer.
  • Begin to effectively utilize and understand the merchandising systems and warehouse process.
  • Develop and demonstrate foundational product knowledge through in person shopping at Ross Stores and at the competition. Utilize product knowledge to communicate to the Buyer new resources.
  • Track planned receipt flow on a consistent basis. Display awareness of when merchandise is being received and make call outs to Buyer.
  • Support Buyers in preparation of key business meetings (i.e. vendor appointments, style-outs, assortment planning) including formatting of reports.


Required Qualifications:


  • You can "read the situation" you actively listen, ask clarifying questions, and demonstrate the ability to build relationships.
  • Flexibility: You can pivot, are adaptable, and receptive to feedback.
  • Results Driven: You are tenacious, and achievement focused. You can prioritize your work and deliver it with accuracy.
  • Intellectually curious: You can analyze and draw conclusions, are a critical thinker, and see the big picture.
  • Resilient: You are persistent and persuasive. You stay focused on your goals and finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Enthusiasm for the product and retail business. Product is the center of what we do.... you must have an enthusiasm for the retail business and the product.
  • Analytical Mindset: Helping to run a business depends on analysis and retail math.
  • Bachelor's Degree required.


If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.


The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.


About Solomon Page


Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.


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