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Buyer Assistant

Follett Corporation

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Location
Westchester, IL
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Job overview

The Buyer Assistant supports category management and vendor relationships by preparing sales reports, analyzing sales, maintaining SKU and pricing information, coordinating assortment details, and assisting with online assortment execution. The role also executes purchase orders, responds to field inquiries, communicates with vendors, and maintains assortment plans and samples. A related bachelor's degree or equivalent and retail work experience are stated; business, marketing, or retail merchandise education is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft ExcelOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical SkillsRetail MathCross-Functional CollaborationRelationship Building

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentBusiness, Marketing, or Retail MerchandiseRetail Work Experience

Full job description

Responsibilities

Category Management Support:

  • Prepares weekly sales reports for distribution to GM and Operations management teams

  • Analyzes sales using reporting tools (MMS, RetailIDEAS) as needed for assortment reviews, vendor reviews, internal/external presentations, test programs, and additional reporting as necessary to support sales and merchandise strategy.

  • Works closely with Merchandise Control team to maintain SKU and pricing information.

  • Communicates vendor/product information to the Planning and Allocation team including assortment plans, and lead times.

  • Assists in the assortment execution online including gathering images and proofreading copy.

  • Executes purchase orders for test programs and seasonal programs.

  • Responds to inquiries from the field operations team regarding product assortments for the existing and new retail locations.

Vendor Relationship Management:

  • Corresponds with prospective vendors on an ongoing basis and communicates status in the review process.

  • Communicates with vendors continually regarding the product, pricing, minimums, terms, shipping, labor code compliance, digital imagery, and other vendor-related concerns.

  • Updates and distributes assortment plans, term sheets, and correspondence letters to vendors

  • Proofing: Verifies that pricing and vendor information is accurate in the system. Proofreads correspondence letters.

  • Sample Management: Maintains and organizes vendor samples of approved assortment.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.

  • Educational background in business, marketing, or retail merchandise preferred.

  • Work experience in a retail environment is required.

  • Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

  • Must possess superior oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong analytical skills, including an understanding of retail math.

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with other departments.

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