Assistant Buyer - Kitchen & Bath

Variety Wholesalers Inc

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Part-time
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Establish Priorities, Financial Metrics, High School Diploma, Marketing, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Team Player
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Creates and prepares purchase orders and ensures they are accurate and complete for input into the system. Researches and resolves purchase order discrepancies or issues.
2. Maintains open to buy files and tracks orders.
3. Collects and researches information. Prepares various presentations, reports, queries, etc. and distributes as needed.
4. Coordinates and ensures the efficient execution of the end-to-end sample process for assigned categories.
5. Reviews and ensures quality pre-ticketing, signage, and marketing accuracy.
6. Assists with merchandise and assortment planning and merchandise presentation development.
7. Coordinates attribute sheets and SKU setup, along with data maintenance.
8. Understands and supports the financial metrics of the assigned categories and may participate in vendor meetings and negotiations.
9. Performs other duties as assigned at the discretion of the reporting management team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.  High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred
2.  One to three years of retail experience preferred.
3.  Strong communication, prioritization, collaboration, and organization skills required.
4.  Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
5.  Systems savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly. 
6.  Self-starter with the ability to work under general supervision required.

 

About the Company

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Variety Wholesalers Inc