Senior Assistant Buyer - Children's Apparel

Senior Assistant Buyer - Children's Apparel
JCPenney Company, Inc.
Plano, Texas

The Senior Assistant Buyer will be supporting the daily purchasing of items for a specific division’s sub-category (e.g. men’s suits). Reporting directly to the division’s Buyer and working alongside other Senior Assistant Buyers.  Ensure accuracy in the ordering process while facilitating communication between vendors and the corresponding buyers.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

•    College degree or equivalent business experience 
•    3 years retail buying experience; preferably with a large organization in a similar role
•    Retail planning experience preferred
•    Proficient in MS word and Excel
•    Ability to recognize, analyze and quantify market trends
•    Results oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
•    Able to independently organize and prioritize broad workload to meet deadlines

Enjoy a rewarding career at JCPenney Corporate, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference at one of America's most iconic retailers.

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation, holidays & wellness days, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.
• On-site amenities: Daycare, Grab & Go Store, Coffee Shop, the Local Kitchen, fitness center, free garage parking, golf simulator, arcade, pickleball courts, walking paths, vibrant co-working spaces, meeting rooms and wellness rooms. 
• Exciting location: Our corporate office is located in the heart of Legacy West, a vibrant development in Plano, Texas, with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success. 

About Catalyst: 
Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success.  Six iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style.  We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands.  At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.
 

 

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Primary Responsibilities:
•    Responsible for buy plan by channel for their categories
•    Audits item set-up, approves content
•    Creates purchase orders/work orders for flagship and stores
•    Validates set and ship dates, and vendor information
•    Enters marketed item in ad tracker, updates store counts
•    Partners with marketing on style-outs, provides input on event participation
•    Turns in marketing samples, manages on-time arrival
•    Conducts digital inventory audit
•    Provides input on pricing determinations and keys pricing and signing for flagship and stores
•    Assists Buyer with building assortment plan
•    Assists Buyer with category history and market share analysis
•    Determines what choices go on each fixture

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
•    College degree or equivalent business experience 
•    3 years retail buying experience; preferably with a large organization in a similar role
•    Retail planning experience preferred
•    Proficient in MS word and Excel
•    Ability to recognize, analyze and quantify market trends
•    Results oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
•    Able to independently organize and prioritize broad workload to meet deadlines

Salary : $54,000 - $87,000