Merchandise Buyer Assistant

Living Spaces•La Mirada, CA

3d•$25 - $33

About The Position

The Merchandise Buyer Assistant is responsible for executing the daily responsibilities that deliver Omnichannel growth and increased sales and profitability. This role assists the buyer in managing all aspects of the category business to drive results. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
2-3 years of merchandising experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic knowledge in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Work with the Buyer to develop and maintain quarterly assortment plans
Work with Design and Sourcing counterparts to manage product from CAD to PO placement
Provide administrative and operational support including product list updates, database and system updates, compiling product & attribution information and promotion and markdown execution.
Order and tracking samples and manage coordinating sample needs with marketing, ecom, in country team, and suppliers
Manage in-season opportunities through reporting and business analyis; support buyer in analyzing the business
Communicate needs / opportunities to supplier partners
Responsible for approving web photos and site/internet scrubs for website / traffic optimization in partnership with ecom, SEO, and SEM teams
Partner with Visual to communicate category strategies and product drops.
Work with merchandise coordinator to develop in-store signage congruent with overarching strategies
Coordinate end of season hindsight analysis and prepare future recommendations
Maintain assortment mins by location and receive / respond to Store communication feedback via Jira
Perform market analysis, competitive shop, and analyze industry trends to identify emerging trends and white space opportunities

Benefits

Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members.
Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy.
Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.
Medical (full-time only)
Dental (full-time only)
Vision (full-time only)
401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)
Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)
Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)
Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)
Holiday pay (full-time only)
Life insurance (full-time only)