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JEWELRY/BUYERS ASSISTANT

Kroger Family of Companies

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Valid Drivers License

Job overview

The Jewelry/Buyers Assistant supports the buyer with merchandising, purchasing, inventory control, assortment planning, and reporting while adhering to safety policies and Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelJewelry System SoftwareTenkey Typing40 WPM TypingValid Drivers LicenseJewelry Terms and Processes

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDMinimum 18 Years of AgeAbility to Pass Drug TestAbility to Work Weekends on a Rare BasisAbility to Work Overtime on an Occasional BasisAbility to Travel Independently on a Rare BasisMaintain ConfidentialityAccuracy/Attention to DetailAbility to Organize/Prioritize Variety of Tasks/ProjectsFamiliarity With Jewelry Terms and Processes4000 SPH Tenkey by Touch40 WPM Typing

Full job description

Assist the buyer with all aspects of jewelry merchandising. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.Demonstrate the Company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service

  • Assist buyers in purchasing of merchandise from vendors

  • Assist stores with their buying requests

  • Evaluate and make vendor return decisions on salvaged merchandise

  • Assist buyer with inventory control, monitor inventory levels by store and balance merchandise in stores

  • Assist the buyer with assortment planning

  • Complete store tours and/or competition comparison

  • Coordinate special events

  • Review purchase/sales analysis

  • Prepare various reports prior to all vendors meetings

  • Assist buyers with tracking Salvage Allowance, Stock Balance Allowance, Quality Control reject and late shipment fees

  • Assign stock keeping unit (SKU) number and set up new items based on supplier specification sheet and mark up guidelines from buyer

  • Adjust item profiles to optimize Gross Margin Return On Investment (GMROI) and stock to sales ratios

  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus 35 years of administrative experience; orcombination of relevant education and experience.

  • Minimum 18 years of age

  • Ability to pass drug test

  • Ability to work weekends on a rare basis

  • Ability to work overtime on an occasional basis

  • Ability to travel independently on a rare basis

  • Maintain confidentiality

  • Accuracy/attention to detail

  • Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects

  • Familiarity with jewelry terms and processes

  • 4,000 SPH tenkey by touch

  • 40 WPM typing

  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, jewelry system software

  • Valid drivers license

Desired

  • Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure

  • Experience directing and participating on project teams

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