Assistant Buyer

Title: Assistant Buyer

Location:     Washington, D.C.
Salary:         Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications; classified as full-time salaried; exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Reports to:  Director of Buying
 

Position Overview

Tuckernuck is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support our third party buying strategy, open to buy process, business analysis, purchasing, flow of goods, team relationships and vendor communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to self-motivate and drive initiative, while having a deep understanding of our brand and customer. He or she will be an extremely efficient administrative professional who is detail oriented, deadline driven, highly organized, flexible and reliable. This person will have great follow through and the demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is key.

Core Responsibilities:

• Set up new vendor contacts & payment terms

   

  Manage internal product creation, upc imports, and purchase orders for Buying Directors

   

  Maintain vendor relationships and terms by responding quickly and accurately to both internal (company) and external (vendor) questions and requests for information. Research problems & provide creative solutions

   

  Maintain internal buying presentations ensuring photography and data align with purchase orders

   

  Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements in a timely manner.

   

  Assist in daily tasks to support the senior management of the third party Buying Department

   

  Work cross functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, Logistics, Operations, Production, Sample & Styling teams when necessary

   

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of related experience

   

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Passion for the Tuckernuck brand and interested in retail/ fashion

   

  Obsessed with details and constantly double checking

   

  Motivated by hitting internal and external deadlines

   

  Problem-solver with a proactive nature

   

  Flexible and adaptable with willingness to support other departments

   

  Outstanding communication and organizational skills

   

  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

   

  Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to learn every single day

   

  Energetic, kind, sincere, and positive attitude

   

  Ability to build solid relationships with teammates and vendor partners

   

  Proficient in Excel and ability to learn new software platforms quickly

   

  Interest in data analytics to drive decisions

   

Tuckernuck Core Values
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.

• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

   

  Find the Fun

   

  Stay Authentic

   

  Respect

   

  Entrepreneurial Spirit

   

  Start Strong & Finish Strong

   

  Have Courage

   

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.