Assistant Buyer

Spencer's and Spirit Halloween•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

13h•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Overview We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!” At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all. One Team / One Goal We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible work environment Career advancement Competitive base salary Bonus opportunity Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance 401k with a company match 30% merchandise discount Responsibilities The Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer, Associate Buyer, and Senior Assistant Buyer in achieving overall department strategies. They are responsible for helping to exceed department sales goals and profitability by working with internal and external partners to help create impactful assortments, coordinate deliveries, and analyze weekly selling. They will partner with other internal departments such as planning, social media, marketing, store operations, product development and visual merchandising to execute overall strategies. Responsible for developing a working knowledge of the merchandising function including merchandise selection, negotiating, pricing, planning, and marketing merchandise

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and/up to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Excel, Outlook, Word, and Powerpoint
Exceptional organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical ability
Creative aptitude
Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Analyze weekly sales and item performance with the buyer/planner
Assist in preparing merchandise and reports for weekly team meetings
Create, submit, and track purchase order worksheets
Assist Buyer in sample approval processes, organization, and maintenance
Work alongside Buyer to develop professional relationships with external suppliers and internal partners via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings
Work alongside Buyer to assist with visual merchandising in setting monthly floor sets and planograms
Assist with store operations with communication on product issues, concerns, and questions from the stores
Occasional market travel with Buyer: visiting store locations, vendors, attending trade shows, etc
Extensive trend research and competitive shopping to help identify new product and opportunities