Assistant Buyer
Ollie's Bargain Outlet•, NY
•$67,000 - $72,000
About The Position
The Assistant Buyer works with Buyers on sourcing, selecting, and procuring products for sale in stores. The role initiates and directs aspects of the buying process to help ensure the purchase of the best products at the best price. It also supports the buying department through vendor coordination, market and product research, allocation planning, sales analysis, and related projects. The position may require travel to trade shows, including overnight stays, and the ability to work day shifts regularly as well as evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Ability to travel to trade shows, including overnight stays.
- Ability to work day shift regularly, as well as evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, guests, and vendors.
- Ability to organize and prioritize varied tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
- High sense of urgency and energy level.
- Ability to be detail-oriented, analyze data, and retain information.
- Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
- Ability to remain seated regularly, see, hear, and speak regularly, and grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of the buying process to help ensure the purchase of the best products at the best price.
- Work closely with vendors to support the buying process.
- Attend trade shows to stay informed about new products and ideas.
- Research products and markets to determine appropriate prices and placement of goods.
- Recommend selling prices for merchandise, deals, and buys.
- Develop allocation plans that support departmental sales goals.
- Support the department for which the position works.
- Present products for consideration in advertising during ad meetings.
- Analyze and monitor sales records, trends, and economic conditions to determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
- Provide support on projects within the Buying department.
- Complete additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days of employment.
- 401(k) with company match beginning at associate enrollment.
- Career growth and talent development opportunities.
- 20% associate discount on Ollie’s purchases.
- A wide array of voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
