Buyer - Bookstore Merchandise
4 days ago
Auburn, United States
Auburn
Full time
Position Details Position Information Requisition Number S3815P Home Org Name Bookstore Administrative Division Name AVP, Budgets & Business Operations Position Title Buyer - Bookstore Merchandise Job Class Code EF11 Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary The Auburn University Bookstore is excited begin the search for a Buyer - Bookstore Merchandise This position provides oversight for the business activities related to the buying and stocking of merchandise and apparel.Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?
- Auburn University was named a "Best in Alabama" employer by Forbes Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
- Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
- Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.
It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home Essential Functions
- Performs buyer duties by selecting vendors and negotiating prices and terms with vendors.
- Works with other departments to address any issues such as short-ships, breakage, shipping/receiving errors, etc.
- Processes merchandise, vendor returns, mark-ups, and mark-downs, stocking, and inventorying assigned products.
- Responsible for the strategic decision making regarding assigned categories and accountable for the financial performance of these assigned categories.
- Creates and designs layouts for merchandising of materials. Determines appropriate product assortment for assigned categories.
- Establishes appropriate pricing and mark-up for assigned products.
- Assists on the Bookstore sales floor to include assists customers, creates displays, assists in marketing implementation and special events, and assists with merchandise receiving.
- May assist in overseeing a satellite location of the bookstore either on or off campus.
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in retail sales operations and/or customer service
- Bachelor's degree
Level II
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in retail sales operations and/or customer service
- Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in retail sales operations and/or customer service
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities
- A strong working knowledge of retail math and inventory control systems is required. Proven proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Suites is required.
- The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, analytical skills, initiative and a track record of successful decision making and sound judgment.
- The candidate must have excellent time management and organizational skills and have the ability to work successfully both individually and as a part of a team.
- The ability to work occasional evenings and weekends is required.
- Proficiency in computer and point of sale systems, building spreadsheets in Excel.
- Bachelor degree in a business field, fashion merchandising, or related;
- Collegiate retailing/collegiate buying experience;
- Familiarity with the Oracle NetSuite ERP (or other inventory management system);
- Experience using an open-to-buy system;
- Knowledge of merchandise turns, GMROI, and a proven ability to analyze and interpret data and make sound decisions based off the data.
- Retail sales or retail management experience in the fashion industry is a plus."
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