Assistant Buyer

Pet Station•Sparks, NV

About The Position

Join the Pet Station Pack! We're not just a team, we're a pack dedicated to supporting each other, providing outstanding care to animals, and delivering an exceptional experience to every customer. As an Assistant Buyer, you'll be a crucial part of our purchasing team, ensuring our stores are stocked with the best products at the best prices. You'll play a key role in maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting our stores' success. Pet Station is a community of pet lovers who are passionate about providing the best possible care for animals. Our team is a tight knit "pack" of dedicated individuals who share a common goal: to enhance the lives of pets and their owners. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee's contribution is valued. At Pet Station, we believe in teamwork, professional growth, and a commitment to animal welfare. If you are a pet enthusiast who thrives in a team-oriented atmosphere and wants to make a difference in the lives of animals, we encourage you to join the Pet Station Pack!

Requirements

Analytical Ace: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage inventory and pricing effectively.
Detail-Oriented Dynamo: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
Communication Superstar: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with vendors, stores, and the purchasing team.
Organizational Guru: Exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Team Player: A positive attitude and a willingness to collaborate and support others.

Responsibilities

Master of Ordering: Manage weekly ordering for assigned product categories and/or stores, ensuring accuracy and meeting order deadlines, and timely delivery.
Pricing Prowess: Maintain accurate cost and retail pricing information, optimizing profitability and customer value.
Special Order Specialist: Assist stores with pricing special orders, they have placed.
Inventory Guru: Monitor and adjust minimum/maximum inventory levels to meet purchasing needs and maintain optimal stock positions.
Budget Boss: Participate in maintaining weekly records related to budgets, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
Purchase Order Perfectionist: Ensure purchase order accuracy and integrity, minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency.
Product Prodigy: Ensure accurate product entry and data management in our systems.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate with the purchasing team on product entry/exit strategies and inactivation.
Support Superstar: Provide support to stores during emergencies, including coverage as needed.
Competitive Shopper: Conduct competitive shopping to analyze product offerings and pricing strategies.