Assistant Buyer Nf3

U.S. Marine Corps•Quantico, VA

About The Position

The Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer in managing assigned merchandise categories to achieve sales, gross margin, inventory turnover, and other financial objectives. The role assists with product and vendor selection, pricing, promotions, inventory management, purchase orders, markdowns, and merchandise execution. It analyzes sales, inventory, and merchandise performance; supports monthly open-to-buy management; and helps maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned lines of business. The Assistant Buyer develops and maintains vendor relationships and assists with product reviews and negotiations covering pricing, terms, delivery, promotional support, freight, markdown allowances, advertising, training, and other vendor support. The role supports merchandise selection and inventory planning for promotions and advertising, coordinates product information and samples, and helps ensure advertised merchandise reaches stores in appropriate quantities and on time. It also maintains replenishment assortments and builds knowledge of merchandise systems, replenishment, allocation, and distribution to support inventory productivity and store execution. The position communicates merchandise direction, promotions, pricing, product information, and execution requirements to MCX stores through approved channels. It works with Planning, Allocation, Store Operations, Logistics, Marketing, EDI, IT, Retail Support Group, and other MCCS partners to execute merchandising initiatives. Under the Buyer’s direction, the Assistant Buyer may assume buying responsibility for assigned merchandise classifications. The role provides courteous, friendly customer service and takes action to resolve problems, escalating issues when needed. It follows safety standards, reports workplace hazards and mishaps, and supports EEO principles and prevention of sexual harassment. Other duties may be assigned. This is a white-collar position that may occasionally require lifting up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Two years of experience in retail buying, inventory management, merchandise planning, or a related field demonstrating the knowledge and skills required; relevant education may substitute for experience where appropriate.
Ability to become familiar with and comply with DoW, Department of the Navy, and Marine Corps directives, policies, and regulations covering retail operations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities

Support the Buyer in managing merchandise categories to achieve sales, gross margin, inventory turnover, and other financial objectives.
Assist with product and vendor selection, pricing, promotions, inventory management, purchase orders, markdowns, and merchandise execution.
Analyze sales, inventory, and merchandise performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring action.
Support monthly open-to-buy management and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned lines of business.
Develop and maintain vendor relationships; coordinate product reviews and assist with negotiations on pricing, terms, delivery, promotional support, freight, markdown allowances, advertising, training, and other vendor support.
Support merchandise selection and inventory planning for promotions and advertising.
Coordinate product information, samples, promotional documentation, and merchandise allocation to ensure advertised merchandise is available in stores in appropriate quantities and on time.
Maintain replenishment assortments and develop knowledge of merchandise systems, replenishment, allocation, and distribution to support inventory productivity and store execution.
Communicate merchandise direction, promotions, pricing, product information, and execution requirements to MCX stores through approved communication channels.
Assist the Buyer in evaluating category and store performance, identifying merchandising opportunities, and recommending actions to improve sales, margin, inventory productivity, and operational execution.
Coordinate with Planning, Allocation, Store Operations, Logistics, Marketing, EDI, IT, Retail Support Group, and other MCCS partners to execute merchandising initiatives.
Assist with planning and execution of markdowns and ensure price changes are accurate, timely, and effectively communicated to stores.
Under the direction of the Buyer, potentially assume buying responsibility for assigned merchandise classifications.
Provide courteous, friendly customer service; take action to solve problems and alert a supervisor or appropriate contact when needed.
Follow safety regulations and standards and promptly report workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illnesses, and property damage resulting from workplace mishaps.
Support EEO principles and the prevention of sexual harassment.
Perform other duties as assigned.