Assistant Buyer

Purpose: The Assistant Buyer provides operational support to the Buyer of an assigned category of business by contributing to merchandise selection in line with market trends, margin objectives, and broader strategic direction of the company.Essential Functions:Interacts with vendors to gather information for item setup, problem resolution and purchasing of productAnalyzes product performance and identifying growth opportunities and liabilitiesOversees purchase orders including order writing, changes, cancellations, ensuring key shipments are delivered and processedDevelops working knowledge of the buying functions including merchandise selection, negotiation, pricing, and store merchandisingWorks as intermediary between buyers and vendors to resolve issues including out of stocks, cost adjustments and new product selection.Reviews and analyzes daily/weekly reports, subsequently highlighting noteworthy achievements or possible concerns to the relevant buyerAssists in plan-o-gram developmentAssists in planning/coordination of availability of products for new store openingsReporting RelationshipThe Assistant Buyer reports into the BuyerMajor Interdependencies: Marketing and Communications, Planning, Supply Chain, OperationsMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work EnvironmentEducation and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 3 years:In a technical role: Requires 3 years in retailA bachelor's degree in a business, marketing, or management program related to the functional area can count for 1 of the 3-year requirementAn MBA or a master's level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 1 years of 3-year requirementIn the industry: 3 years of retail experienceSpecialized Training:Training that leads to competency using financial tools; knowledge of concept profitability and how to use market trend informationSpecialized Skillset/Competencies/TraitsBusiness acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of buying decisions and to advance the organizations goalsDemonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstancesLocation: These positions are based at the Retail Center of Excellence in East Rutherford, New Jersey and requires regular/hybrid attendance.Disclaimer:All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.Hudson and HMSHost are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Created: 2025-02-10