Assistant Buyer (Beauty)

Dollar General • Goodlettsville, TN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Partner and assist the Buyer in the selection, flow and merchandising of products that will provide Dollar General’s customer with a better life, and our shareholders with a superior investment. Facilitate the internal and external partnerships that allow Dollar General to serve others by being a customer driven distributor of consumable basics.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with our internal and external partners in order to produce positive results.
• Ability to analyze and interpret budget, sales, market and consumer data to select products and measure performance.
• Ability to learn the dynamics of negotiation and the interpersonal skills required to achieve Dollar General’s goals.
• Ability to develop an understanding of the market and our customer’s basic needs in order to generate an assortment that is a fit for our niche.
• Ability to make decisions in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining an enthusiastic sense of mission.
• Ability to create a team environment by assisting others in the decision making process while facilitating their creative abilities.
• 3 to 5 years in merchandising and/or applicable retail experience.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree and buying experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the flow of merchandise through daily communication with vendors and the distribution, transportation and reorder departments.
• Evaluate and report on the performance of products.
• Assists in sales planning and short and long term forecasting.
• Assists buyer in selecting merchandise that will create value and excitement for our customer and impact overall company success.
• Assists buyer in merchandising the products selected through plan-o-gramming and in-store communications.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the market by visiting competition, trade shows and manufacturing facilities.
• Maintain positive relationships with our teamshare partners by visiting stores on a bi-monthly basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree