What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer Assistant position at London Jewelers?
Buyer Assistant
Overview:
London Jewelers is a premier jewelry business, family owned and operated for over 90 years. We continue to set the standard for quality and service in providing customers with the finest selection of diamonds, designer jewelry, fine timepieces and gifts, presented in a luxurious style and setting with superior customer service. We are seeking a Buyer Assistant to join our Buying team at our corporate location in Glen Head, NY.
Responsibilities:
- Supports watch buyer in all administrative functions.
- Helps buyers communicate with vendors on product costs, quantity, quality and/or delivery times.
- Assists with the processing of special orders, purchase order entries, cancellations and changes, and product details
- Create item descriptions
- Administrative – Data entry, prepares reports for management and corporate; audits all receipts before sending to corporate; researches customer/product information through various systems.
- Communicates with stores, inventory and vendors to locate product
- Request store transfers
Qualifications/Experience:
- 1-3 years experience working in a buying office or assistant buyer.
- Understanding of detailed reporting.
- Excellent communication, follow-up and organizational skills.
- Ability to problem solve and to learn new systems.
- Good computer skills, proficiency in excel and word.
- Must be detail oriented with strong customer service aptitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of jewelry & watches a plus.
Job Type:
- Full-time
Salary:
- $25.00 - $30.00
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Monday – Friday
- In Office
- Seasonal weekend Availability
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $25 - $30