Assistant Buyer

Boot Barn • Irvine, CA

57d • $25 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Buyer is responsible for assisting Buyer in all day-to-day functions within the department, including, but not limited to, product selection process utilizing retail metrics/analysis to achieve company sales, margin, and inventory plan.

Requirements

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years corporate Retail/Buying/Planning/Allocations experience
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and divert workload based on business needs
• Self-motivated with good initiative
• Experience meeting multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buyer in creating assortment and buy sheet following vendor line reviews
• Maintain an organized system to track all purchase orders from start to finish, ensuring proper receipt flow on seasonal, replenishment, e-com, special events, and new stores.
• Collaborate and establish rapport with cross-functional partners including, but not limited to, Vendors, Buyers, Planners, Allocators, Visual Merchandisers, Marketing, E-commerce, Item-setup, SSMC, Warehouse personnel, Accounting, and Field team.
• Assist the Buyer in managing replenishment business based on appropriate turn, sell-through, and model stock
• Coordinate with Buyer on timing and processing of markdowns, promotions, RTVs, and transfers
• Partner with sample coordinators in managing Branded and Exclusive Brand samples for e-commerce, shoots, catalogs, marketing, and visual merchandising
• Proactively troubleshoot & resolve category/departmental issues as it arises and re-prioritize workload as needed
• Compile and review financial sales data with Buyer, ensuring accuracy to make informed strategic decisions
• Provide ad hoc reports on product performance utilizing key retail metrics upon request
• Monitor e-commerce sites for accuracy in product debut dates, images, copy, pricing, and assortment
• Collaborate with SSMC partner to ensure accuracy of purchase orders
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level