Assistant Buyer

Job Overview:
Assist buyer in selection and procurement of merchandise, which supports overall company sales volume, gross margin and turnover objectives. Provide operational support to buyers. Assume buying responsibility of key classification, once buyer determines proficiency level.

Core Responsibilities:

	Ensure timely delivery of the merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with the vendor, distribution center, and merchant team.
	Manage the markdown process, communicate variances to the buyer.
	Complete business recaps with direction from the buyer.
	Complete advertising prep sheets, obtain samples, attend advertising turn-ins and proofing.
	Ensure timely delivery of advertised merchandise, and communicate issues to merchant team.
	Analyze ad performance and make recommendations to maximize future performance.
	Assist in preparation for pre-market analysis.
	Identify and shop competition.
	Understand the target customer by region.
	Communicate issues to stores using the appropriate communication channels.
	Interact effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to achieve departmental goals.

Skill Summary:

	College degree preferred and at least 1 year of assistant buying experience in a department store or specialty store environment.
	Strong analytical skills
	Strong written and verbal communication skills.
	Strong PC skills and organizational skills.