Assistant Buyer

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store, Uncharted and Gifts & More, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile—creating a space that sparks joy with every visit. 

Job Overview: The Assistant Buyer is responsible for blending entrepreneurial vision with strong analytical skills to support the Buyer in creating trend-right assortments, building vendor partnerships, and executing merchandising strategies. This role offers the opportunity to combine creativity with data-driven insights to help drive sales, strengthen brand presence, and enhance the overall customer experience.

 Key Responsibilities

TPS Brand Ambassador

• Represent TPS with professionalism, following company policies and procedures.

Order & Vendor Management

• Enter and manage purchase orders, SKUs, and vendor data accurately.
• Place orders, verify costs and availability, and follow up on shipping confirmations.
• Manage vendor inquiries related to samples, damages, back orders, bestseller lists, and catalogs.
• Maintain open order reports, process price/vendor changes, and remove discontinued/back-ordered items.
• Build and maintain style lists for promotions, markdowns, events, and table statements.

Inventory, Allocation & Logistics

• Initiate and follow up on transfers, consolidations, and recalls between stores and the DC.
• Perform allocations, execute replenishments, and distribute warehouse batches.
• Partner with stores and the DC to resolve discrepancies and exceptions.
• Use tools like Smartsheet to execute directives and ensure accurate execution.

Reporting & Analysis

• Run and format sales and markdown reports, providing analysis on sell-through, turn, gross margin, and other key metrics.
• Use Merch Analytics, Infobase, and Quantisense to support data-driven decisions.
• Create Excel summaries and maintain reporting accuracy.

Merchandising & E-Commerce

• Create merchandise directives for new product placement.
• Ensure e-commerce assortments are accurate and well-stocked.
• Act as liaison between Buying, E-Commerce, and Marketing, preparing materials for online product launches.
• Support visual merchandising by creating collages and directives.

Collaboration & Growth

• Participate in store visits to develop knowledge of customer preferences.
• Attend trade shows to discover new products and strengthen vendor partnerships.
• Gain understanding of sales forecasting and financial concepts through active participation in team discussions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and senior leadership.
  
  
• Job Requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Strong numerical and analytical aptitude.
• 1–3 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer in retail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work 4 days per week in the Acton, MA Corporate Office.

The Paper Store is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.