Assistant Buyer

Pet Station

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profile Job Location:

Sparks, NV - USA

profile Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 20
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join the Pet Station Pack! Were not just a team were a pack dedicated to supporting each other providing outstanding
care to animals and delivering an exceptional experience to every customer. As an Assistant Buyer youll be a crucial part
of our purchasing team ensuring our stores are stocked with the best products at the best prices. Youll play a key role in
maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting our stores success.

Pet Station is a community of pet lovers who are passionate about providing the best possible care for animals. Our team
is a tight knit pack of dedicated individuals who share a common goal: to enhance the lives of pets and their owners. We
offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employees contribution is valued. At Pet Station we
believe in teamwork professional growth and a commitment to animal welfare. If you are a pet enthusiast who thrives in
a team-oriented atmosphere and wants to make a difference in the lives of animals we encourage you to join the Pet
Station Pack!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Master of Ordering: Manage weekly ordering for assigned product categories and/or stores ensuring accuracy and meeting
    order deadlines and timely delivery.
  • Pricing Prowess: Maintain accurate cost and retail pricing information optimizing profitability and customer value.
  • Special Order Specialist: Assist stores with pricing special orders they have placed.
  • Inventory Guru: Monitor and adjust minimum/maximum inventory levels to meet purchasing needs and maintain optimal
    stock positions.
  • Budget Boss: Participate in maintaining weekly records related to budgets ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
  • Purchase Order Perfectionist: Ensure purchase order accuracy and integrity minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency.
  • Product Prodigy: Ensure accurate product entry and data management in our systems.
  • Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate with the purchasing team on product entry/exit strategies and
    inactivation.
  • Support Superstar: Provide support to stores during emergencies including coverage as needed.
  • Competitive Shopper: Conduct competitive shopping to analyze product offerings and pricing strategies.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES EDUCATION:

  • Analytical Ace: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage inventory and pricing effectively.
  • Detail-Oriented Dynamo: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
  • Communication Superstar: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with vendors stores and the purchasing team.
  • Organizational Guru: Exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
  • Team Player: A positive attitude and a willingness to collaborate and support others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race color religion sex sexual orientation marital status order of protection status national origin or ancestry citizenship status age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability military status an unfavorable discharge from military service or any other protected category. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

Pet Station is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require an accommodation to complete your application please contact us at . We are happy to assist!


Required Experience:

Junior IC

Join the Pet Station Pack! Were not just a team were a pack dedicated to supporting each other providing outstandingcare to animals and delivering an exceptional experience to every customer. As an Assistant Buyer youll be a crucial partof our purchasing team ensuring our stores are stocked with the...
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Key Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Purchasing
  • Organizational skills
  • AS400
  • Math
  • Pricing
  • Analysis Skills
  • Merchandising
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Retail Math
  • Administrative Experience
  • negotiation