Assistant Buyer

BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH has been retained by a high growth, contemporary women's sportswear brand to seek a " fashionista" assistant buyer. This person will enjoy a fast paced entrepreneurial environment in which to grow and develop while impacting a business.

THE ROLE:

The Assistant Buyer understands the comprehensive implementation plan provided by the Buyer and takes proactive action to fully support its successful execution. Must be strategic and confident enough to work with key principals from all major companies in the company. Assists with the merchandise selection process, conducts order follow-up and is aware of inventory flow; places replenishment orders if approved for this action.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive revenue by procuring the most compelling product assortments.
• Demonstrates a passion to be fashion forward and fashion-right, unafraid to take risks.
• Analyzes business performance weekly and works with buyer to take appropriate business actions.
• Accepts Buyer directives and accountability for the execution of the merchandise plan, while proactively taking self-imposed actions to enhance the guest experience.
• Works with the planning organization to develop by-store assortment plans that support overall strategy of in-stock positioning for key merchandise categories, classifications, items and vendors.
• Serves as key point-of-contact for vendors, distribution center, and internal cross-functional partners to troubleshoot merchandise receipt issues.
• Understands competitor’s strengths, weaknesses and strategies.
• Communicates through effective and appropriate channels, to store management and team members, to fully maintain merchandise direction and standards.
• Aware of market trends.
• Takes part in the process of building and upholding relationships with vendors and interacts with the vendor community.
• Participates in the development and training of Clerical and Merchandise Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Highly organized and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 2 years relevant work history
• Strategic thinker, have vision by being aware of surroundings, absorb new ideas, new ways and flexible enough to drive new direction by thinking long term.
• Strong retail math acumen, including elements of markup, margin planning and open to buy.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and direct teams.
• Strong attention to detail, negotiation, business and financial analysis skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.