What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Buyer position at Arhaus?
Job Details
Description
The Assistant Buyer ultimately supports the Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager in achieving all aspects of assigned category financial targets. They are responsible for providing analytical, operational, and clerical support as well as working with cross-functional partners to execute all category strategies efficiently and accurately.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Description
The Assistant Buyer ultimately supports the Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager in achieving all aspects of assigned category financial targets. They are responsible for providing analytical, operational, and clerical support as well as working with cross-functional partners to execute all category strategies efficiently and accurately.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting the Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager with all buying related tasks including but not limited to:
- SKU creation/ maintenance
- PIM management
- Store Allocation/ transfers
- Maintaining individual category inboxes
- Catalog editing and proofing
- Sales reporting as needed
- Assist in preparation for new store openings, which may include supplying tags, selling tools, overnight travel to the store, etc.
- Manage all photoshoot supporting documents for marketing: Google Docs (visual and excel), transfers, ETA dates
- Help initiate the Product Launch process for the assigned category: Store product request forms, Store launch document, transfer management, newness tracking files, etc.
- Partner with Omni Channel Assistant Buyers to ensure the product is merchandised in relation to trend (sales, inventory, newness, clearance, etc.)
- Clear knowledge of target customer and competitive market
- Other duties may be determined by management to perform the necessary functions of the position, on an as-needed basis.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Design, Business, Marketing, or related field required.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely as a team member.
- Previous buying and sales/management experience is a plus