Assistant Buyer

The Assistant Buyer position at Windsor is one that focuses on supporting the Buyer in the areas of vendor communication, negotiation, style selection, inventory management and have a strong command of the on order.  This is a high energy position that requires the Assistant Buyer to not only work closely with the Buyer, but one that also partners with Logistics to accomplish team objectives.  In terms of professional development, we hope to see our Assistant Buyers develop a true understanding of the Windsor customer and the Windsor buying philosophy.   The roadmap for growth as an Assistant Buyer leads is one that can lead to a position in Planning, Buying or other corporate positions that may arise.   Finally, like all roles at Windsor, we expect Assistant Buyers to embrace the Windsor values set forth in our mission statement.  

Job Responsibilities

• Attends vendor appointments and pull product to review with buyer
• Develop and maintain a system for organizing samples
• Request all style information necessary for making business decisions
• Write orders with Buyer approval
• Communicate with vendors regarding TOP samples, PP samples or fit samples as necessary.
• Walk DC daily
• Review Selling Report and suggest reorders
• Is proficient at reading and understanding reports that are important for the business
• Create Excel and BI reports as necessary
• Print on order report daily to track purchase orders that have missed delivery
• Updates trend boards for upcoming months
• Attends Business Review Meetings
• Prepare Canva presentation for future on order meetings
• Attends concept meeting and takes pictures if necessary
• Review merchandise that is in #97 to determine what will be sent to vendor and what will be sent to #94.
• Respond to emails within 1 business day
• Assists AP with PO invoices or any issues

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in the fashion industry.
• Prior Clerical or Assistant Buyer experience in a Fashion retail chain.
• Degree in Fashion, Management or related fields (design, logistics, textiles, supply chain, merchandising, etc.)
• Positive, respectful and self-motivated attitude.
• Passionate about fashion and knowledgeable/up-to-date on latest trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Capability to pick up new skill sets quickly and efficiently.
• Strong PC/Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheet application.

Physical/Environmental Demands and Overtime & Availability:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a small amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Adequate movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Team members are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

*Job descriptions are merely a summary of the position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and may include any other that management finds necessary to successfully maintain business operations.

WINDSOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $70,304 - $75,000