Merchandise Buyer Assistant jobs in Chesapeake, VA

Merchandise Buyer Assistant assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. May be responsible for some inventory replenishment but without open-to-buy responsibilities. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Buyer - FD (Candy)
  • Family Dollar
  • Chesapeake, VA OTHER
  • General Summary:

    Assistant Buyers collaborate with Buyers to ensure company sales and profitability objectives are met through support of a primary merchandise category or categories. This position assists with the planning, purchasing, controlling and merchandising of assigned categories to support the Buyer, maximize the effectiveness of the Buying Unit and achieve sales, profits and market share objectives for the Company. Assistant Buyers support Buyers in sourcing, evaluating, negotiating and pricing products for specific merchandise lines. This responsibility includes day-to-day operational and administrative functions to ensure smooth operations within the buying department. Assistant Buyers must possess and rely on product and industry experience to plan, execute and accomplish goals. This position is responsible for embracing Family Dollar's store-centric commitment to customers, customer service and sales.

    Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
    • In conjunction with Buyers, develop competitive customer and market strategies that involve targeted merchandise selection, proper assortment and accurate pricing plans
    • In conjunction with Buyers, create/select ads and endcaps for stores. Proof read ads and coupons prior to review with Buyers to ensure accuracy
    • Assist Buyers with all fashion, seasonal and other applicable programs to maximize sales and achieve company goals
    • Create Microstrategy and other reports as requested by Buyers
    • Analyze categories on a regular basis to identify opportunities, trends, and sales shortfalls. Review findings with Buyers and design specific, targeted action plans to enhance sales
    • Actively participate in the approval process for all decisions pertaining to assortment planning
    • Participate in the pre and post line review process as needed, which may include generating reports, performing data analysis, working with schematics to create planograms, working with replenishment and following up on vendor responsibilities
    • Obtain samples and provide direction during advertising promotions. Perform quality control to ensure correct information is provided for both ads and signage
    • Assist Buyers with maintaining and tracking all funding (i.e. quarterly damage billings, co-op, special billings, vendor billings, etc.). Reconcile monthly co-op against advertising report and maintain yearly vendor co-op reports
    • Ensure merchandise quality standards are maintained in accordance with established Buyer specifications and FDS standards. In consort with the Quality Control Director and Buyers, actively work to identify and resolve quality issues
    • Maintain collaborative vendor partnerships, negotiate where applicable, and resolve vendor issues in a timely manner
    • Develop strong, collaborative internal relationships with Replenishment, Planning, Allocation and other departments to ensure departmental goals are understood and executed
    • Design and implement (with guidance from Buyers) an ongoing "action learning" program to gain proficiency in responsibilities such as negotiating, line reviews, demographic analysis, etc.
    • Continuously build upon and increase industry and product knowledge by reading monthly industry reports and enhancing systems knowledge
    • Shop local Family Dollar stores, as well as other comparative retail stores, on a regular basis to identify new trends and opportunities, evaluate merchandise mix, evaluate competition, and translate findings into executable product plans
    • Responsible for limited work-related travel (approximately 5-10% of the time)
    • Other job-related duties as assigned

    Minimum Requirements:
    • Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university or Associates Degree with additional experience / training preferred.
    • Experience: One (1) or more years of retail, buying, purchasing, replenishment or similar job-related experience.
    • Technical Skills: Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office desktop applications and Windows-based programs, as well as retail math; Merchandising, product, trend and analytical skills beneficial.

    Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are Equal Opportunity employers.
  • 3 Days Ago

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Plymouth, NC FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules an...
  • 1 Day Ago

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules an...
  • 3 Days Ago

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules an...
  • 3 Days Ago

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Portsmouth, VA FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules an...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Senior Buyer
  • Norfolk Public School District
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • Full-Time and Permanent; 7.5 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year DEFINITION This is procurement work at the full performance/lead level with responsibility for conducting one or more procurement ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Delivery Driver
  • American Freight
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • The Delivery Associate is responsible for the delivery of merchandise to customer homes.Merchandise includes home applia...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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2nd Shift Warehouse Associate(Mon-Fri 3p-11p)
  • Dollar Tree
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Job Description Branch out with a warehouse career at Dollar Tree! We are looking for industrial athletes to join our am...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pickup/Delivery Driver - Chesapeake
  • Quality Equipment, LLC
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Job Description Job Description We are a John Deere dealer with 36 locations serving a diverse group of agricultural, co...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Associate
  • American Freight Inc.
  • Newport News, VA
  • Number of hires for this role 3 **Job details** Salary $10 - $12 an hour Job Type Full-time Part-time **Full Job Descrip...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL-A Owner Operator - Multiple Route Types - Earn Up to $210k/Year
  • Hub Group
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Hub Group is now seeking: CDL-A Owner Operators in Norfolk, VA What's in it for you? Home weekly, 2-3 layovers per week ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Logistics Coordinator Warehouse
  • multi color corp
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Warehouse Coordinator provides consistent and timely support to the company, vendors and customers as it relates to all ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Floor Associate
  • Dollar Tree
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Store Dollar Tree Dollar Tree is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Floor Associate
  • Dollar Tree
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Store Dollar Tree Dollar Tree is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2013, the population was estimated to be 232,977, making it the third-most populous city in Virginia. Chesapeake is included in the Virginia Beach–Norfolk–Newport News, VA–NC MSA. One of the cities in the South Hampton Roads, Chesapeake was organized in 1963 by voter referendums approving the political consolidation of the city of South Norfolk with the remnants of the former Norfolk County, which dated to 1691. (Much of the territory of the county had been annexed by other...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant jobs
$50,423 to $62,842
Chesapeake, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago