Assistant Buyer- Bath Shop & Table Linens
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Job Location:
Reading, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Boscovs Assistant Buyer
Boscovs is a chain of full service department stores serving the total family needs of our customers. For over 100 years Boscovs has been known for its great values and famous brands and for offering a broad selection of quality merchandise in its stores and online. We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our growing retail team.
As part of a fast-paced dynamic merchant team you will analyze your business and develop relationships with your vendors to ensure the best possible products and prices for our loyal customers. If you are looking for a great opportunity to pursue a rewarding assistant buying career with a company known for quality and big savings apply today!
Job Responsibilities
As a member of the merchant team the Assistant Buyer will coordinate many functions of the buying office area.
Additional responsibilities of the Assistant Buyer include:
- Business analysis
- Merchandise distribution
- Vendor communication
- Travel to markets as needed
- Advertising
Communication and visits to stores
Job Requirements
Successful candidates for the Assistant Buyer role should have the ability to work with our stores in sharing product information to motivate the retail sales team to actively engage customers sell merchandise and provide excellent customer service.
Additional requirements of the Assistant Buyer include:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent related experience
- Prior retail experience with emphasis on buying and/or merchandising
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel Hyperion and Word with the ability to learn additional systems used by our Merchant divisions
- Creative problem solving skills and learning agility
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task excellent time management skills
- Available to work varied days and hours as work schedule requires including some weekends in the peak seasons
Benefits
At Boscovs we value our employees and thats why we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. As a Full-Time member of our team you will be eligible to receive:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision
- Short term disability/ Long term disability- voluntary
- Life Insurance (company paid)
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Weekly Pay
- Paid vacation
- Liberal employee discount
Work where people love to shop!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Organizational skills
- AS400
- Math
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Merchandising
- Microsoft Excel
- Retail Math
- Administrative Experience
- negotiation
About Company
Shop Boscovs.com for great values on Apparel and Shoes for the entire family, Handbags, Cosmetics, Jewelry, Domestics, Small Appliances and Home Accessories.
