Assistant Buyer

Century 21 NYC•New York, NY

7h•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Buyer understands the comprehensive implementation plan provided by the Buyer and takes proactive action to fully support its successful execution. Must be strategic and confident enough to work with key principals from all major companies in the industry. Assists with the merchandise selection process, conducts order follow-up and is aware of inventory flow; places replenishment orders if approved for this action.

Requirements

Consistently demonstrate a commitment to C21’s Core Values and Higher Purpose: Delivering Value to Live Better.
Highly organized and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities in fast-paced off price environment.
Minimum 1 years relevant work history OR applicable educational background
Strategic thinker, have vision by being aware of surroundings, absorb new ideas, new ways and flexible enough to drive new direction by thinking long term.
Strong retail math acumen, including elements of markup, margin planning and open to buy.
Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and direct teams.
Strong attention to detail, negotiation, business and financial analysis skills.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serves as a FlourishC21 ambassador by embracing and demonstrating Century 21’s Higher Purpose of “Delivering Value to Live Better” and Core Values.
Drive revenue by procuring the best brands and the most compelling product assortments, at the sharpest prices.
Demonstrates a passion to be fashion forward and fashion-right, unafraid to take risks.
Analyzes business performance weekly and works with buyer to take appropriate business actions.
Accepts Buyer directives and accountability for the execution of the merchandise plan, while proactively taking self-imposed actions to enhance the guest experience.
Works with the planning organization to develop by-store assortment plans that support overall strategy of in-stock positioning for key merchandise categories, classifications, items and vendors.
Serves as key point-of-contact for vendors, distribution center, and internal cross-functional partners to troubleshoot merchandise receipt issues.
Understands competitor’s strengths, weaknesses and strategies.
Communicates through effective and appropriate channels, to store management and team members, to fully maintain merchandise direction and standards.
Aware of market trends.
Takes part in the process of building and upholding relationships with vendors and interacts with the vendor community.
Participates in the development and training of Clerical and Merchandise Assistant.