Assistant Buyer

Join the Pet Station Pack! We're not just a team, we're a pack dedicated to supporting each other, providing outstanding

care to animals, and delivering an exceptional experience to every customer. As an Assistant Buyer, you'll be a crucial part

of our purchasing team, ensuring our stores are stocked with the best products at the best prices. You'll play a key role in

maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting our stores' success.

Pet Station is a community of pet lovers who are passionate about providing the best possible care for animals. Our team

is a tight knit "pack" of dedicated individuals who share a common goal: to enhance the lives of pets and their owners. We

offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee's contribution is valued. At Pet Station, we

believe in teamwork, professional growth, and a commitment to animal welfare. If you are a pet enthusiast who thrives in

a team-oriented atmosphere and wants to make a difference in the lives of animals, we encourage you to join the Pet

Station Pack!

Essential Functions

• Master of Ordering: Manage weekly ordering for assigned product categories and/or stores, ensuring accuracy and meeting order deadlines, and timely delivery.
• Pricing Prowess: Maintain accurate cost and retail pricing information, optimizing profitability and customer value.
• Special Order Specialist: Assist stores with pricing special orders, they have placed.
• Inventory Guru: Monitor and adjust minimum/maximum inventory levels to meet purchasing needs and maintain optimal stock positions.
• Budget Boss: Participate in maintaining weekly records related to budgets, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
• Purchase Order Perfectionist: Ensure purchase order accuracy and integrity, minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency.
• Product Prodigy: Ensure accurate product entry and data management in our systems.
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate with the purchasing team on product entry/exit strategies and inactivation.
• Support Superstar: Provide support to stores during emergencies, including coverage as needed.
• Competitive Shopper: Conduct competitive shopping to analyze product offerings and pricing strategies.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education

• Analytical Ace: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage inventory and pricing effectively.
• Detail-Oriented Dynamo: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
• Communication Superstar: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with vendors, stores, and the purchasing team.
• Organizational Guru: Exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Team Player: A positive attitude and a willingness to collaborate and support others.
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status, an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other protected category. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

Pet Station is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at humanresources@tahoepetstation.com. We are happy to assist!