Assistant Buyer Nf3

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines their families and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel civilian employees contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

Supports the Buyer in managing assigned merchandise categories to achieve sales gross margin inventory turnover and other financial objectives. Assists with product and vendor selection pricing promotions inventory management purchase orders markdowns and merchandise execution.

Analyzes sales inventory and merchandise performance to identify trends opportunities and areas requiring action. Supports monthly open-to-buy management and maintains appropriate inventory levels for assigned lines of business.

Develops and maintains vendor relationships coordinates product reviews and assists with negotiations involving pricing terms delivery promotional support freight markdown allowances advertising training and other vendor support.

Supports merchandise selection and inventory planning for promotions and advertising. Coordinates product information samples promotional documentation and merchandise allocation to ensure advertised merchandise is available in stores in appropriate quantities and on time.

Maintains replenishment assortments and develops knowledge of merchandise systems replenishment allocation and distribution to support inventory productivity and store execution.

Communicates merchandise direction promotions pricing product information and execution requirements to MCX stores through other approved communication channels.

Assists the Buyer in evaluating category and store performance identifying merchandising opportunities and recommending actions to improve sales margin inventory productivity and operational execution.

Coordinates with Planning Allocation Store Operations Logistics Marketing EDI IT Retail Support Group and other MCCS partners to ensure effective execution of merchandising initiatives.

Assists with planning and execution of markdowns and ensures price changes are accurate timely and effectively communicated to stores.

Under the direction of the Buyer may assume buying responsibility for assigned merchandise classifications.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Take action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards and any injury occupational illness and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in retail buying inventory management merchandise planning or a related field that demonstrates the knowledge and skills required for the position. Relevant education may substitute for experience where appropriate.

Ability to become familiar and comply with DoW Department of the Navy and Marine Corps directives policies and regulations covering retail operations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages of Excel and Power Point.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race age color religion national origin sex GINA political affiliationmembership or non-membership in an employee organization marital status physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: part of the employment process Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

*Education/certification certificate(s) if applicable.

*If prior military DD214 Member Copy

*Resume that does not exceed 2 pages

**IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees whether on or off duty cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace and Marines sailors and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with TA stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Junior IC