Assistant Buyer

Assistant Merchandise Buyer

Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for an Assistant Merchandise Buyer with a major corporation in Glendale, CA. This assignment will be Onsite Mon-Thurs in Glendale, California and Remote on Fridays. Duration: 7 month(s) Pay Rate: $26-$30/hr DOE

Must Haves:

• Ideal to have PLM knowledge.
• Excel is a must have!
• Will provide support to associate buyer and buying manager.
• Extremely organized and detailed, work independently and on many tasks-projects at one time, excellent comm skills, great follow up skills, self starter, build partnerships
• Team player, ask questions, be proactive and collaborative

Description:

The North America, Assistant Merchandise Buyer

DEPARTMENT: Merchandising and Buying

REPORTS TO: Merchandise Buying Manager or Associate Merchandise Buying Manager

Description: The Assistant Merchandise Buyer assists the Merchandise Buying Manager/ Associate Merchandise Buying Manager in the creation of assortments for online retail, flagship stores and 3rd party marketplaces. As the Merchandise Assistant Buyer, you will develop and execute the merchandise assortment strategy for the assigned department that supports the sales volume targets. Have a keen understanding of brands, product categories and consumer segments within the regional landscape. The individual exhibits strong organization, prioritization and communication skills. Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships with teams that support the region's channels.

Areas of Accountability Include:

• In partnership with the Merchandise leader, own the merchandise strategy for assigned department ensuring the assortment meets the financial and assortment goals.
• Support the Merchandise Leader with the quarterly development of key categories from product ideation and assortment building through sample development
• Report and present quarterly on cross functional market trends, competitive analysis and identify white space opportunities.
• Analyze business performance weekly. Identify wins, opportunities and risks in season through analyzing and communicating sales performance.
• Participate in all departmental and team meetings, including global cross-functionals and business review meetings.
• Responsible for managing the assigned department's range plan including setup, stage set coordination and updates.
• Build relationships with key licensing partners and vendors to augment product assortments.
• Establishes relationships with omni-channel partners including Site Merchandising, Marketing, Production, Visual and Guest Services to ensure the department's product strategy is implemented accurately.
• Proof site assets, product pages and URLs, providing proofing comments to copy & photography.
• Partner with Site Merchandising to ensure assortment discovery.
• Own the E-Commerce turnover process, creating turnover sheets, delivering all product details, tracking and presenting photo samples, and attending weekly fast-track meetings where needed.
• Prepare and maintain photobooks/playbook aligning with product flow calendar and quarterly showcase deliverables to support product hand offs to Site Merchandising, Marketing, Copy & Creative.
• Monitor and communicate product quality report in conjunction with PI and Global sourcing and agreed action plans.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Solid presentation skills and ability to influence internal and external partners • Excellent organizational and project management skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple tasks and assignments • Self-starter, resourceful, innovative, and adaptable to change • Organized, accurate and attention to detail • Team player and able to form good working partnerships • Financial aptitude • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Keynote) • Ability to work across multiple time zones with flexible schedule as needed • Bachelor's degree + 2-3 years related Buying experience

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree

About Software Resources:

Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity. We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs.