Assistant Buyer

Arhaus Recruiting • San Rafael, CA

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About The Position

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations. The Assistant Buyer ultimately supports the Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager in achieving all aspects of assigned category financial targets. They are responsible for providing analytical, operational, and clerical support as well as working with cross-functional partners to execute all category strategies efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Design, Business, Marketing, or related field required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• Previous buying and sales/management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager with all buying related tasks including but not limited to: SKU creation/ maintenance PIM management Store Allocation/ transfers Maintaining individual category inboxes Catalog editing and proofing Sales reporting as needed Assist in preparation for new store openings, which may include supplying tags, selling tools, overnight travel to the store, etc. Manage all photoshoot supporting documents for marketing: Google Docs (visual and excel), transfers, ETA dates Help initiate the Product Launch process for the assigned category: Store product request forms, Store launch document, transfer management, newness tracking files, etc. Partner with Omni Channel Assistant Buyers to ensure the product is merchandised in relation to trend (sales, inventory, newness, clearance, etc.) Clear knowledge of target customer and competitive market Other duties may be determined by management to perform the necessary functions of the position, on an as-needed basis.

What This Job Offers

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