Assistant Buyer - Home

Shop LC•Austin, TX

1d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shop LC is looking for an Assistant Buyer - Home who will oversee buying strategies for Shop LC’s home product brands. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of home products buying along with experience in pricing for such products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in fashion or related field.
Multi-unit buying background with experience in multiple categories of home products related high SKU volume products preferred.
2 years of experience as an Associate Buyer within a large volume, fast paced business.
Strong team interpersonal skills and experience interacting with vendors.
Track record of success in creating a profitable merchandise mix utilizing forecasting, inventory management and assortment planning.
Experience as the sourcing agent for other high-volume, high-sales organizations.
Flexible and adaptable team player with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel both domestic and international with valid passport.
An ambassador of our Core Values: Teamwork, Honesty, Commitment, Passion and Positive Attitude.

Responsibilities

Forecast trends for home products, with a strong focus on color, style, and fashion.
Source vendors for the appropriate items and work closely with buying teams to purchase items in good time for delivery during peak popularity periods.
Develop new product and display ideas to increase customer awareness and interest.
Analyze past sales figures/trends to anticipate future product needs as per the Budget.
Minimize old stock and consistently source new products.
Work with vendors regarding life cycle of a product, from selection of raw material through to the finished product.
Develop new products to be introduced into our home product lines.
Have good supplier base in US market to get products domestically.
Strong Analytical skills to manage OTB.
Open for travel (minimum 1 trip in quarter to India and China location).
Sourcing Domestic vendors to manage Drop ship program.
Open to work in fast changing TV retail environment.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

100% Company paid, employee-only medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
4% 401(k) matching
ME Incentives
Up to 15 days of PTO & vacation time
maternity/paternity leave
company-covered short-term & long-term disability
paid training time
paid volunteer time
7 paid holidays
Corporate discounts
employee sales
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship (for dependents going to college)
A great work environment, where you will learn, be challenged/ supported and given projects that reflect your interests, and you can own/ take pride in!