Assistant Buyer Hospitality Apparel
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Job Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS
For over 40 years UA Brands has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel for the medical and culinary professions. We are proud to support our valued customers - true heroes giving back with every shift. Our culture includes a long history of philanthropy andcommunity support. Our strong values and unique culture are built on collaborating not merely as coworkers but as family and friends. From the beginning we provide candidates with an authentic look into how UA Brands embraces their skills and perspectives all in ways that continue to set us apart.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Assistant Buyer for Hospitality Apparel is responsible for the end-to-end administrative operational and executional merchandising support for the chef division. This role owns day-to-day execution across item setup purchase order creation and maintenance production administration reporting website merchandising accuracy and vendor coordination. The Assistant Buyer manages product launches from setup through go-live including Agile and new item tracking shipment monitoring image readiness substitution follow-up and on-time delivery communication.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Manage new item setup product attributes and pricing updates in AX ensuring accurate and timely product launches.
- Create and maintain Purchase Orders including updates adjustments and production follow-ups to support inventory flow.
- Coordinate with vendors on outsourced purchasing including communication costing validation timelines and shipment tracking.
- Support production administration by maintaining key planning and allocation files and communicating updates to stakeholders.
- Monitor inventory and backorder reporting providing ETAs and substitution recommendations to Client Services and Sales.
- Run selling and performance reports to identify trends risks and opportunities.
- Review website product content and images to ensure accuracy and alignment with inventory availability.
- Assist with product layouts and proofing across website email and catalog channels.
- Support seasonal campaigns through competitive research SEO reporting and digital performance tracking.
WHAT YOULL BRING
- Experience in retail merchandising or buying (store corporate or internship level).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook including working with data reporting and large data sets.
- Close attention to detail with the ability to manage administrative and execution-focused tasks accurately.
- Ability to prioritize manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities independently while adapting to changing priorities and processes.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with vendors and internal partners. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative professional approach.
- Confidence-building partnerships and influencing outcomes with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with merchandising or retail systems (e.g. AX PLM Workfront). Bachelors degree in Merchandising Business Marketing or a related field.
WHERE YOULL WORK
HYBRID The Best of Both Worlds
Have the flexibility to work on-site/in the business and remotely during the week. Youll spend a few days a week in our office for collaboration/in-person engagement and have the flexibility to work from home on other days. While on-site join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch or enjoy our ongoing wellness activities. Employees are expected to be online and available during their teams core business hours. The company computer is provided for business use.
PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO
UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.
- Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program self-care and support for lifes everyday challenges
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
- Short & Long Term Disability Company Paid
- Accident Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance Protect your Income
- Auto Insurance
- Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off Life Balance
- Volunteer Time Off Make an Impact
- Employee Discount Program
- Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
- Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
- Regular Social Activities and Events Mandatory Fun
- See moreof the benefits we offer
UA IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an employee of any UA Brands division you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so will result in undue hardship.
We area Drug-Free Workplace.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Agriculture
- Customer Care
- ESL Teaching
- Learning Development
- Computing
