Assistant Buyer - Electronics Category

Dufry Careers•East Rutherford, NJ

1d•$70,000 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose: The Assistant Buyer provides operational support to the Buyer by contributing to the selection of merchandise assortments that are in line with market trends, margin objectives, and the broader strategic direction of the company.

Requirements

The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 3 years:
In a technical role: Requires 3 years in retail
A bachelor’s degree in a business, marketing, or management program related to the functional area can count for 1 of the 3-year requirement
An MBA or a master’s level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 1 years of 3-year requirement
In the industry: 3 years of retail experience
Training that leads to an in-depth understanding of the buying function
Knowledge of financial tools and concept profitability; understanding and use of market research and market trend information
Strong vendor relations; ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent written communication and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities; works comfortably under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of buying and to advance the organization’s goals
Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances
Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments
Requires ability to travel up to 10% of the time for meetings and to visit branch locations

Responsibilities

Interacts with vendors to gather items for setup, problem resolution, and purchasing of product; analyzes product performance and identifies growth opportunities
Oversees purchase orders including order writing, changes, cancellations; guarantees that key shipments are delivered, processed, and that necessary internal/external follow-up occurs
Responsible for developing a working knowledge of the buying functions including merchandise selection, negotiation, pricing and store merchandising
Acts as an intermediary between buyers and vendors to resolve issues including out of stocks, cost adjustments and new product selection
Reviews and analyzes daily/weekly reports, subsequently highlighting noteworthy achievements or possible concerns to the relevant buyer
Works closely with brand representatives to ensure ideal assortments and inventory levels
Assists in plan-o-gram development
Provides on-going analysis and interpretation of key business issues as directed by supervisor
Assists in planning/coordination of availability of products for new store openings