Retail Jr Buyer in the Chicago market

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States J Recruiting Services Full time
  • Are you passionate about the opportunity to get in at the ground level of an organization and work towards a long, rewarding career where the sky's the limit?
  • Do you have some experience in the logistics, supply chain, purchasing space (at any level) and are you interested in the opportunity to become a Buyer in corporate retail/wholesale?
  • Does the prospect of collaborating closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and other Senior Buyers to achieve company goals excite you and align with your aspirations for professional development?

If your answer is yes, then read more below and apply for this opportunity to be an integral part of a growing Company at the Jr Buyer level We're looking for a Jr Buyer in the Chicago market to champion profitable procurement and ensure timely product delivery across designated lines.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Efficiently order products to align with forecasted demand, ensuring a responsive and adaptive approach to market needs.
  2. Negotiate and secure the best possible product costs while maintaining a focus on quality and exceptional service standards.
  3. Foster a culture of compliance by ensuring thorough understanding and adherence to established policies and procedures.
  4. Work towards achieving inventory and turn goals, balancing the equation with sustained service levels and minimal distress.
  5. Scrutinize acquisition costs, striving for the lowest cost while considering factors such as quality, source reliability, and urgency.
  6. Evaluate current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to provide insightful recommendations to the merchandising team.
  7. Conduct comprehensive post-promotional reviews and analyses to assess the fulfillment of promotional requirements and devise effective solutions for any identified problem areas.
  8. Address inventory issues at the store level arising from allocations or order discrepancies with a proactive and problem-solving approach.
  9. Review and analyze daily and weekly reports, making informed adjustments to costs, quality, service levels, inventory turns, and distress as needed.
  10. Visit stores as required to monitor program implementation, collect valuable store feedback, and assess the overall effectiveness of the implemented strategies.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of Purchasing, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Logistics related experience
  • Understanding of procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact- based decisions.
  • Ability to plan and organize effectively.
  • Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to have direct and effective conversations with other areas of the business and vendor partners

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental Vision
  • 401k with match
  • Competitive Pay with a bonus

Ready to elevate your career as a Junior Buyer in the heart of Chicago, IL? If so, here's your chance

Apply today through LinkedIn to join a dynamic and fulfilling retail buyer career and enjoy outstanding benefits, to go along with a competitive compensation package.



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