Arizona is Hiring a Souvenirs Buyer (Retail Buyer I) Near Tucson, AZ
Order appropriate and sufficient merchandise to support current sales, and grow future sales
Research and solicit product knowledge and trends in order increase market share
Utilize Open to Buy (OTB) tool to ensure inventory levels support budgeted sales
Create, maintain and track purchase orders (PO's), within approved parameters
Work with Satellite stores and event coordinators to order product for multiple locations/events
Analyze sales to determine product and buying needs going forward
Communicate with vendors to ensure that PO's are processed correctly, so that any changes are addressed in a timely manner and delivery expectations are managed
Communicate directly with and assist marketing departments to promote sales and events through various advertising media
Prepare yearly budgets for sales goals by assigned category
Assist in merchandising and replenishment of floor space as needed
Assist with sales floor coverage as needed
Customer service, specifically in regards to addressing special order requests, product related complaints, etc.
Limited supervisory role to train and manage student buyer assistants
Approve and analyze markdown process, and write off of inventory items
Assist inventory control with the completion of counts and planning
Assist receiving and billing departments in regards to vendor issues
Provide limited regular key-holder coverage and backup for store events