Assistant Buyer (Tech) - Hybrid

The primary function of the Buying department is to deliver an exciting and commercially focused product assortment for Claire’s and Icing that meets the customers’ needs and drives revenue for the company. The Assistant Buyer is specifically responsible for supporting the buying team and partnering with cross functional partners to execute the merchandising strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals for their respective departments. Core areas of responsibility are as follows: Assortment Execution, Daily Vendor Communication, Sample Management, Purchase Order Management, Organizational Support, Weekly, Monthly, and Seasonal Business Analysis Responsibilities: Support Buyer on all day to day functions for assigned category Expert in customer and global competition for assigned department, understanding other retailers’ assortments, pricing and promotional strategies in comparison to Claire’s/Icing Reports back findings and any relevant actions Build and maintain strong vendor and cross functional relationships through timely communication and follow up Partner with various cross functional departments including but not limited to Planning, Allocation, Marketing, QA, Product Design Logistics and In Store Presentation to ensure the correct execution of assortment strategy Ensure all samples are received in timely manner, in correct format, and communicate any changes to the vendor Ensure that all product samples are displayed and correctly labelled at all times within the sample area Partner with Marketing, ISP, and Ecommerce to ensure correct samples are received for weekly handover and marketing images Manage all e-mail correspondence effectively and efficiently, escalating concerns where necessary to the Buying Team Purchase order management including vendor set up, creation, encoding, revisions, maintenance, and tracking Prepare and distribute weekly business recap reports within the given deadline including best and worst sellers and new reactions ensuring all information is complete and accurate Assist the Buying Team in collating reporting documentation in preparation for the Monthly Product Performance Review (MPPR) meeting Display financial understanding and utilization of basic retail math to help analyze your department’s business on weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required 1-2 years retail store management experience preferred 1-2 fashion related internships a plus Strong retail math skills Microsoft Office proficiency required Excellent Microsoft Excel skills Understanding of current trends and how they apply to the Claire’s/Icing customer Strong oral and written communication skills Solid organizational and problem solving skills Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team Sense of urgency with ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment Flexibility and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. The Claire's Experience. We’re a global brand powerhouse for self - expression. We are dedicated to making this happen through our products, experiences and most importantly, our people. A Message from CEO, Ryan Vero: Our mission of being a brand powerhouse for self-expression starts with us. We’re proud to say that 45% of our top executive team is female, and 55% of our global population, vice president and above, is female or diverse. By fully embracing the diversity of our global workforce, we inspire innovation and create better experiences for our people and our consumers. Do work that inspires. We’re passionate about our purpose. We bring joy by opening the door to self-discovery. Every day, we get to encourage and celebrate self-expression with each accessory choice and piercing decision we help our customers make. We think that today – more than ever – encouraging others to freely express their many sides is a pretty great thing to be a part of. Play as a team. We support each other and strive to make personal connections. Because treating each other with respect helps us achieve our individual and common goals. Encouraging our team members to forge their own way is key to what makes us stronger and more innovative as an organization. Be true to you. The real you is inspirational, and that’s who we want you to be at Claire’s. We want you to #bethemost - the most you. When you feel free to show up as the real you, it encourages others to do the same. You make a difference just by being who you are. Every day, we have the opportunity together to promote an inclusive and diverse culture that makes us all richer. Evolve yourself. We want you to be the most you possible. But just as our styles evolve, so do we. That’s why we encourage you to keep growing, changing and reinventing yourself. Helping you grow and achieve your aspirations is important to us. We are proud of our many employees who have moved across and through the organization, taking on new opportunities and inspiring us all to dream and achieve. Claire's Values Learn more about our company and values @ Claire's Values Available Roles We have sales associate, part-time manager, assistant manager, and manager roles available in store. We also have district and regional sales leadership roles as well as corporate roles. Learn more via Job Search.