Assistant Buyer
- Employer
- Elyse Walker
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Closing date
- 6 Jun 2022
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- Function
- Buyer
- Level
- Entry Level / Assistant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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This is a full-time position for a candidate looking to pursue a career in buying and merchandising. The Assistant Buyer’s main function is to assist the buying team in all aspects of the buying process - from order entry, budget management, RTVs, and shipping supervision. The Assistant Buyer’s role is to improve upon the entire buying process.
JOB FUNCTIONS (may include but not limited to):
- Purchase order management: enter orders, order changes, cancellations, audit confirmations
- Process returns authorizations: communicate with store teams and any necessary internal and external follow-up
- Market Prep: Create and maintain market travel schedule for Buyers
- Image management: Collect and file images of each PO in OneDrive and NCR
- Vendor communication: Update pricing adjustments, payment and shipping terms, vendor discounts
- Prepare materials for key business meetings: vendor appointments, assortment planning, seasonal presentations
- Run vendor selling reports and distribute to appropriate vendor and/or elysewalker team member
- Transfer management: Enter and manage transfer process as needed
- Shipping management: Oversee communication via shipping approval email, audit requests against purchase orders, manage discrepancies with appropriate parties, and ensure timely merchandise deliveries
- Manage damaged product: communicate with vendor about replacement and RTV
- Markdown management: Liaise between buyers, planners, visuals and store teams to ensure proper markdown prep and communication
- Oversee special orders and product reserve processes
- Answer new vendor inquiries by overseeing general buying email
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Computer proficiency (strong excel skills, email, and Microsoft applications)
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to prioritize and adapt in fast-paced environment
- Retail mathematics skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- NCR Counterpoint knowledge preferred
- Prior retail experience preferred (i.e. buying internship or store level experience)
WE OFFER:
- Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits Package
- Retirement Benefits Package
- Benefits & Perks, including PTO & Employee Discount
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