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Assistant Buyer - Bed Bath & Beyond presso Kirkland's, Inc.

Kirkland's, Inc. · Brentwood, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite

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Overview:

The Assistant Buyer for Bed Bath & Beyond is assisting the Buyer in all facets of product assortment planning, financial planning, and vendor partnerships to maximize corporate sales volume, gross margin, and turnover objectives.

Responsibilities:
  • Data entry needs for all categories in division including, but not limited to SKU set up, PO entry/maintenance, and overall data accuracy.
  • Assist Buyer in purchase order management, vendor interaction, product selection and marketing functions.
  • Make any revisions on purchase orders or canceling of purchase orders and notify vendor of changes based on direction from the buyer and planner.
  • Notify current vendors of any revisions needed of items and request revised samples.
  • Maintain photo database for all SKUs.
  • Manage samples ensuring they are properly tagged and organized.
  • Attend all vendor meeting to establish partnerships, document pertinent discussions, and review samples and trend reports
  • Follow up on damaged products or packaging issues communicated by stores or warehouse. Notify the buyer of the extent of the problem and determine what actions need to be taken.
  • Research comparative prices for items ordered in order to present optimal pricing, market comparison and trend analysis to the buyer
  • Track all shipments and estimated times of arrival notifying Buyer of any late shipments to optimize inventory flow and on time product sets
  • Recap weekly business metrics identifying successes and opportunities with supporting sales data
  • Execute all tasks with strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to The Brand House Collective Values
  • Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Interior Design, or related field preferred. Combination of education and work experience considered.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an accurate and organized manner.
  • Strong ability to multi-task and support multiple departments and team members.
  • Must be flexible and willing to switch priorities quickly.
  • Enjoys working in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 45 pounds or more on a regular basis
  • Ability to stoop, bend, climb and lift to stock and retrieve merchandise samples from stockroom on a regular basis
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