Outdoor Hardgoods Assistant Buyer bei Mast General Store Inc

Description

We are now accepting applications for an Outdoor Hardgoods Assistant Buyer. The Outdoor Hardgoods Assistant Buyer is responsible for providing advanced support to the department Buyer and the Lead Buyer in the purchasing and management of inventory in order to achieve designated image, sales growth, and margin objectives.

Some of the essential duties and responsibilities are as follows:

· Develops and maintains models for replenishment stock.

· Places orders for stock, schedules orders, and obtains confirmation from vendors.

· Transfers and consolidates stock as needed.

· Places markdown pricing on stock.

· Marks stock for sell-out status.

· Runs reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations to discontinue items.

· Reviews and takes action on ‘past cancel’ orders and over-shipments of stock.

· Places special orders.

· Keeps all files, price lists, catalogs, descriptions, etc. up to date. Gathers all email addresses for all vendors. Maintains correct terms and contact information for all vendors.

· Reviews and analyzes items for placement on MSOL; keeps pertinent information up to date.

· Develop a weekly department communication, as determined by the department Buyer and Lead Buyer.

· Completes a weekly summary of accomplishments and provides to department Buyer, Lead Buyer and/or Merchandise Planning Manager.

· Coordinates with Buyer and Lead Buyer as frequently as necessary regarding current buying strategies and open-to-buy considerations that should be evaluated while making purchase decisions.

· Conducts vendor market research for assigned department and reports findings to the Buyer, Lead Buyer and/or Merchandise Planning Manager.

Requirements

Previous buying experience preferred.  

Full benefit package includes health, life and disability insurance, HSA or wellness reimbursements, discounts, bonus and incentive programs and 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Mast General Store®, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.