The Assistant Buyer drives sales and profit through analysis of business for all channels in the organization, inclusive of brick & mortar as well as eCommerce business. Assistant Buyers work closely with all cross-functional partners to ensure their department's success.

Essential Functions:

Identify and present trends & risks, resolves issues, and recognizes opportunities for designated areas through analysis of business results from multiple sourcesManage assortment planning for designated areas by analyzing style performance, and identifying future assortment needs to drive business resultsUtilize merchandising systems to drive business results and place ordersAnalyze, forecast, and ensure season codes are accurate for the promotional and permanent markdown processManage the advertising strategy by projecting advertising sales with Buyer, analyzing event results and creating the assortment and promotional strategy for their designated areasUse data and business results, to develop promotional strategies for designated areas with advertising team and DMM that drive profitable sales and communicate compelling messages to customersInitiate image requests through Workhorse system to drive sample turn-inMaintain vendor relationships, including Private Brands teams for Private Brands officesPartner with Buyer/Planner in Monthly Forecast to achieve gross margin, on order receipts, promotions and permanent price changes, and trend changes for designated areasStrategize and execute cross-channel marketing decisions, including: review of past effectiveness, planning, negotiating, and securing and entering the distribution of co-opDevelop and manage seasonal and monthly visual needs through partnership with the Visual Merchandising teamDrive the sample process by providing samples and securing images through online content for and being a liaison between E-Commerce and vendorsPresent buying strategy in business meetings with Buying, Planning, Allocation, DMM and other cross functional team members.Based on data analysis, make and present recommendations for replenishment and follow up on results for future replenishment opportunitiesReact to customer/store feedback in a timely and efficient mannerSpecial projects and other duties as assignedRequires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

Education:

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience required

Work Experience: 

Demonstrated experience using merchandising systems requiredCorporate buying office experience OR internal Retail Development Program OR relative wholesale experience (e.g. account executive, sales assistant, retail planner) requiredDemonstrated intermediate-level proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Performs retail math calculations and utilizes formulas for analysis, pricing, and marketing activitiesPossesses strong written and verbal communication skills to present in a professional manner and to communicate with all merchandising levels, stores, and vendorsAbility to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environmentCapable of shifting to different projects as priorities changeSuccessfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstaclesAbility to use corporate retail merchandising systems to support buying activitiesDemonstrated ability to develop recommendations based on trends and data analysisAbility to identify market trends and color concepts

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