Assistant Buyer - Hybrid

Belk

5d•$48,000 - $71,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Buyer drives sales and profit through analysis of business for all channels in the organization, inclusive of brick & mortar as well as eCommerce business. Assistant Buyers work closely with all cross-functional partners to ensure their department’s success.

Responsibilities

Identify and present trends & risks, resolves issues, and recognizes opportunities for designated areas through analysis of business results from multiple sources
Manage assortment planning for designated areas by analyzing style performance, and identifying future assortment needs to drive business results
Utilize merchandising systems to drive business results and place orders
Analyze, forecast, and ensure season codes are accurate for the promotional and permanent markdown process
Manage the advertising strategy by projecting advertising sales with Buyer, analyzing event results and creating the assortment and promotional strategy for their designated areas
Use data and business results, to develop promotional strategies for designated areas with advertising team and DMM that drive profitable sales and communicate compelling messages to customers
Initiate image requests through Workhorse system to drive sample turn-in
Maintain vendor relationships, including Private Brands teams for Private Brands offices
Partner with Buyer/Planner in Monthly Forecast to achieve gross margin, on order receipts, promotions and permanent price changes, and trend changes for designated areas
Strategize and execute cross-channel marketing decisions, including: review of past effectiveness, planning, negotiating, and securing and entering the distribution of co-op
Develop and manage seasonal and monthly visual needs through partnership with the Visual Merchandising team
Drive the sample process by providing samples and securing images through online content for and being a liaison between E-Commerce and vendors
Present buying strategy in business meetings with Buying, Planning, Allocation, DMM and other cross functional team members.
Based on data analysis, make and present recommendations for replenishment and follow up on results for future replenishment opportunities
React to customer/store feedback in a timely and efficient manner
Special projects and other duties as assigned