ASSISTANT PRODUCT MANAGER/BUYER

Position Summary:
The Imports Assistant Product Manager works directly with an experienced Product
Manager to manage the company's day-to-day relationship with assigned vendors and the
products they produce. This includes responsibility for guiding the development of
products within their area, procurement on an on-going basis, recommending changes to
the product line, and enabling the company's sales force to sell these items.

Essential Responsibilities:
Assists in product development, innovation and research.
Forwards artwork for products in development to vendors; maintains contact with
vendors throughout product life cycle.
Accurately and completely maintains product records in UNIX system.
Proofs product setups for department peers; assists with literature layout process.
Checks in vendor product samples from weekly containers, performs quality
control On product received, organizes vendor shelves and removes discontinued
items, prints labels for products and sets up item shelf locations in computer
system.
Monitors and analyzes in-stock data and forecasts inventory levels.
Conducts seasonal and everyday product reviews.
Responds to questions from salespeople in a helpful and courteous manner.
Requires Occasional domestic and international travel.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelor's degree
Preferred Experience: Experience in inventory management, procurement or forecasting in
a distribution capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.