What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Buyer & Costing Analyst position at Douglas Co. Inc.?
Position Summary
The Assistant Buyer & Costing Support role is responsible for supporting the Procurement team with the timely purchase of product from Asia factories, while learning the costing procedure as inventory arrives. This position plays an important role in ensuring accurate purchasing, maintaining supplier relationships, supporting product cost analysis, and providing backup support for costing functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, analytical individual who enjoys working with numbers, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Buying & Product Line Support
· Assist Buyer in managing assigned product lines.
· Prepare and maintain purchase orders, vendor information, and product records.
· Monitor production timelines and communicate with vendors regarding order status.
· Support product costing and receiving process in SAP
· Maintain accurate product information, pricing, and vendor files within the SAP system.
· Assist with new product launches by coordinating purchasing and product setup activities.
· Support seasonal buying initiatives and product line updates.
· Prepare reports and analyses to assist Buyers in making purchasing decisions.
Qualifications
· Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Retail Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.
· 2–4 years of experience in wholesale buying, procurement, purchasing, product management, or product costing.
· Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
· SAP experience preferred.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Wholesale buying, procurement & purchasing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000