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Buyer Assistant

Follett Higher Education
Posted 22 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Westchester, IL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves category management support, including preparing weekly sales reports and analyzing sales data for various reviews and presentations.
  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, with a preference for backgrounds in business, marketing, or retail merchandise.
  • A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a retail environment is required, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Responsibilities also include vendor relationship management, sample management, and assisting in assortment execution online.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of $60,000 per year.
Responsibilities
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Category Management Support:
  • Prepares weekly sales reports for distribution to GM and Operations management teams
  • Analyzes sales using reporting tools (MMS, RetailIDEAS) as needed for assortment reviews, vendor reviews, internal/external presentations, test programs, and additional reporting as necessary to support sales and merchandise strategy.
  • Works closely with Merchandise Control team to maintain SKU and pricing information.
  • Communicates vendor/product information to the Planning and Allocation team including assortment plans, and lead times.
  • Assists in the assortment execution online including gathering images and proofreading copy.
  • Executes purchase orders for test programs and seasonal programs.
  • Responds to inquiries from the field operations team regarding product assortments for the existing and new retail locations.
Vendor Relationship Management:
  • Corresponds with prospective vendors on an ongoing basis and communicates status in the review process.
  • Communicates with vendors continually regarding the product, pricing, minimums, terms, shipping, labor code compliance, digital imagery, and other vendor-related concerns.
  • Updates and distributes assortment plans, term sheets, and correspondence letters to vendors
  • Proofing: Verifies that pricing and vendor information is accurate in the system. Proofreads correspondence letters.
  • Sample Management: Maintains and organizes vendor samples of approved assortment.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degreeĀ or equivalent in a related field.
  • Educational background in business, marketing, or retail merchandise preferred.
  • Work experience in a retail environment is required.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Must possess superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills, including an understanding of retail math.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with other departments.



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