Assistant Buyer
Assistant Buyer
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$ 68000 - 72000
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Job Description
Who We Are
For over 60 years we have shared stories from across the globe that remind you of a time you cherish a place you love and people who make you feel at home. We have inspired the home decorator entertainer and gifter with our unique assortment of products sourced and designed around the world and we continue to be inspired by you. You your authenticity impact and distinction drive our success and inspires us to be inclusive collaborative open minded adaptable honest and respectful.
What Youll Do
Responsible for managing the daily operation of the department including but not limited to; planning forecasting developing and coordinating all information related to advertising. The Assistant Buyer is responsible in partnership with the Buyer for developing and driving business strategies that meet or exceed the departments financial goals. The Assistant Buyer will provide information and ideas to develop assortments key items promotional strategies growth opportunities and store assortments that are viable while providing an exciting instore customer experience. The Assistant Buyer communicates with vendors and agents and serves as the key department contact for all stores.
Identify business opportunities and risks through analyzing sales performance and competitive landscape
Demonstrate an understanding of the product trends historical data and departments input at the category level to manage assortments opportunities and risks
Understand the competitive environment; proactively seek market knowledge through exposure to the competition
Provide analysis to summarize and analyze weekly sales data recommend appropriate action to Buyer
Identify business opportunities and risks through analyzing sales performance and competitive landscape
Strategically partner with Buyer to plan merchandise promotions and financialmarkdowns
Prepare all advertisingsamples ROIs meetings and signs; proof advertising
Function as backup to the Buyer when she or he is out of the office on domestic and overseas buying trips
May have direct responsibility for one or more merchandise categories
Assist Buyer with strategic promotion planning following the master retail calendar
Be an integral partner with visual merchandising; responsible for all schematic planning shelf talker and signs. Evaluate effectiveness and address concerns as needed
Attend strategic planning and best seller meetings and in Buyers absence present information to the group
Actively work with vendors and organize claims preparation. Follow through monthly to resolve outstanding issues.
Provide strategic support and recommendations to Buyer through the product development life cycle
Responsible for all SKU maintenancesetup & updates for the department
Sample management including unpacking and sample house placement
What Youll Bring
BA/BS degree or commensurate work experience required
Minimum 3 years experience as an Assistant Buyer with a multiunit retailer
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to identify business opportunities and risks by analyzing sales performance and the competitive landscape provide findings to buyer and cross functional partners
Demonstrate an understanding of product trends and historical data at the category level to provide recommendations on assortments in partnership with the buyer
Excellent listening written and oral communication skills ability to clearly communicate with an appropriate sense of urgency
Strong knowledge of retail math calculations
Ability to handle multiple priorities shifting tasks and timelines
Ability to work autonomously strong decision making skills with good judgement
Ability to be the key contact person on the business when the buyer is out of the office
Experience with Merchandising software systems; AS400 Brio
Why We Love It
Work life balance is a priority (work from home flexibility).
Employee discount and product sample sales!
A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcome and safe.
A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.
Wellness Education Programs including virtual fitness classes personal health advocates coaches gym discounts and more.
Accrued Vacation Sick Time and Personal Holidays.
Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance Vision Coverage 401(k) Savings Plan Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance and more.
Solid systems skills; Microsoft; Excel Word
CA Pay Range is $68000$72000 annually
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Full time and Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) retirement savings plan after three 3 months of service.
Benefits for fulltime employment on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include offerings for programs including Medical Dental Vision Prescription Drug Life Insurance Flexible Spending Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.
If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the online application please contact the Human Resource Department:
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of World Market LLC. to recruit hire train promote transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race color creed religion national origin age sex gender identity genetic information marital status lawful alien status sexual orientation physical or mental disability citizenship status veteran status employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
