Associate Buyer

What You’ll Do As an Associate Buyer & Inventory Specialist, you are the ultimate gatekeeper of our store's inventory. You’ll manage our "factory on the floor"—the high-energy buy counter where the magic happens! Your daily responsibilities will include: Curating & Evaluating: Greet local vendors and presort incoming items for quality, condition, safety, and current style trends. Smart Pricing: Utilize our proprietary Kid to Kid valuation software to accurately price items, ensuring a fair payout for the customer and a great value for the store. Transparent Communication: Educate vendors with kindness, clarity, and transparency regarding what items we can and cannot accept. Boutique Merchandising: Keep our sales floor beautifully curated by processing, tagging, and organizing incoming products by size, category, and color. Operational Flow: Maintain an efficient, highly organized, and rapid buy flow to support high volume and keep backstock tidy. Creative Inventory Marketing: Support the store's social media presence by capturing eye-catching photos and short video clips of amazing incoming inventory, hot brands, and fresh floor sets. Who You Are Fashion & Brand Savvy: You have a strong knowledge of children's apparel brands and a sharp eye for detail—spotting a hidden flaw or an authentic gem is your superpower. Confident Communicator: You are approachable, outgoing, and comfortable delivering excellent customer service face-to-face. Fast-Paced Multitasker: You bring high energy and urgency to your work, keeping your focus and accuracy high even when the buy counter gets busy. Team-First Mindset: You are adaptable, dependable, and ready to jump in where the team needs you most. Perks & Benefits Competitive Pay: $16.50 Generous Employee Discounts: Massive savings on premium kids' clothes, shoes, and baby gear. Flexible Scheduling: Perfect for parents, students, or anyone looking for a reliable supplemental income. Rapid Career Advancement: We love to cross-train our team! You'll have clear opportunities to move up into specialist, buying, or leadership roles. A Supportive Environment: Work in a positive, collaborative, and family-owned team culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr