Sr Assistant Buyer

Overview

Sr Assistant Buyer

The Sr. Assistant Buyer will be supporting the buying process of items for a specific division's sub-category. Reporting directly to the division's Sr/Buyer and working alongside other Associate/Sr. Assistant Buyers. Support driving assortment architecture, bringing an assortment to life instore, online and in marketing and ensuring accuracy in the ordering process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partners with Sr/Buyer on developing assortment vision for their categories/departments
• Drives instore presentation through set sell management
• Assists Sr/Buyer with building assortment plan, selecting product
• Partners with Private Brand design/sourcing teams as well as National Brand suppliers
• Assists Sr/Buyer with hindsighting, category history and market share analysis
• Audits item set-up, approves content
• Creates and maintains purchase orders/work orders for flagship and stores
• Validates set and ship dates, and vendor information
• Provides input on promotional pricing determinations and keys pricing and signing for flagship and stores
• Enters marketed item in ad tracker, updates store counts
• Partners with marketing on advertised item style-outs, provides input on event participation
• Supports digital enhancement through content management and digital inventory audit
  
  

Core Competencies & Accomplishments

• 3 years retail buying experience; preferably with a large organization in a similar role
• Retail planning experience preferred
• Understanding of product merchandising
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• 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
• Agile, ability to adapt and shift strategy based on the circumstances of the changing business needs
• Proficient in MS word and Excel
  
  

What You Get

Our corporate office, located within the exciting new development of Legacy West in Plano, Texas, supports JCPenney stores and supply chain facilities nationwide. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. On-site campus amenities include health clinic, pharmacy, daycare and preschool, full cafeteria service, a 24-hour fitness center and free garage parking.

About JCPenney

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company’s product assortment meets customers’ everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop – from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney’s Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.

Pay Range

USD $54,000.00 - USD $87,000.00 /Yr.