Assistant Buyer I

5 days ago

New York, New York, United States Ross Stores Full time
About the Role

The Assistant Buyer I is a learning role that provides a foundation for your future career as a merchant. In this position, you will build essential skills for success in retail, including product knowledge, operational expertise, and personal leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform support activities for the buying team, such as purchase order management and processing markdowns.
  • Provide basic analysis of key business data to the Buyer, including the use of retail math to understand the business.
  • Learn the elements of negotiation and how to build relationships with vendors.
  • Develop effective relationships with vendors by participating in in-person meetings and following up on shipments.
  • 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.
  • Track planned receipt flow on a consistent basis and display awareness of when merchandise is being received.
  • Support Buyers in preparation of key business meetings, including formatting of reports.
Requirements
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to build relationships and actively listen.
  • Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to pivot and receive feedback.
  • Results-driven approach, with a focus on prioritizing work and delivering it with accuracy.
  • Intellectually curious, with the ability to analyze and draw conclusions.
  • Resilient and persistent, with a focus on finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Enthusiasm for the product and retail business.
  • Analytical mindset, with the ability to help run a business through analysis and retail math.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
Perks and Benefits
  • A range of affordable health insurance options and personal medical plan concierge.
  • 401(k) with employer match and life insurance.
  • Ample PTO, including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays, and the ability to purchase additional vacation.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Access to health and wellness benefits, such as BetterHelp and Headspace.
  • Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation.

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