College Grads welcome to apply

The Assistant Buyer is responsible for sourcing, selecting, and procuring functions directly associated with the purchasing of products to be sold in stores. This position is required to have effective communication with vendors and secure appropriate deals on merchandise that meets the company’s margin expectations. Come join Ollie's 40 year history of retail success and earn a 20% discount on all your Ollie's purchases. A publicly traded company since 2015, we're 500 stores strong in 30 states, and intensely focused on increasing our footprint.

Ollie's Benefits 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 2 days of employment.
• 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment.
• FSA/HSA (Flexible & Health Savings Account), ways to reduce your taxable income; set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care costs.
• Additional benefit options include Identify Theft Protection, Legal Counsel, Pet Insurance and always a 20% employee discount on Ollie's purchases.

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Initiate and direct various aspects of the buying process to ensure purchase of the best products at the best price.
• Work with Buyer to help develop allocation plans which support the departmental goals to increase sales.
• Work closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired products and build relationships.
• Attend trade shows to keep informed of new products and build vendor relations.
• Research products and markets for competitive knowledge.
• Provide support and assistance to the Supervisor for a designated category or categories of responsibility.
• Recommend and suggest which products should be featured in advertising.
• Evaluate retails, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
• Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to determine sales and how much inventory is needed.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree preferred.
• Higher education, including two and four year degrees related to business management preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to effectively communicate effectively.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to complete assignments in the time allotted. 

Physical Requirements:

• Travel to trade shows including overnight travel is required.
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.