Merchandise Buyer Assistant jobs in Gilbert, AZ

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
  • Longwood University
  • Scottsdale, AZ FULL_TIME
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    Major Duties

    Assistant buyers assist with and may be responsible for certain aspects related to buying a particular category or business.

    Assists in establishing selling prices, negotiating terms, delivery dates, special promotions and discounts for designated categories.

    Manages inventory levels of assigned lines of business (LOBs) through open-to-buy.

    Maintains relationships with all vendor partners, coordinates meetings and product reviews.

    Supports the Buying team(s) to ensure balanced inventories and achieve maximum sales, turnover, and gross margin levels.

    Ensures that monthly open to buy forecasts are executed for departments of responsibility and inventories are on plan.

    Analyzes reports to gather information and report on trends, problem areas, and deficiencies to improve processes, maximize sales and manage inventory levels.

    Works to develop expertise in the retail merchandise system to understand proper replenishment, distribution and allocation of merchandise.

    Maintains auto replenishment assortment for departments of responsibility. May negotiate support from vendors for cooperative advertising, freight concessions, markdown support, displays, training, vendor provided in-store support, and any other allowances as directed and are standard in the marketplace.

    Assists in the selection of merchandise and coordinates inventory for promotions. Prepares advertising and coop forms, worksheets, secures samples and performs other related duties as needed in conjunction with corporate promotional events.

    Assists in developing vendor produced inserts / flyers to tie-in with major promotional events.

    Ensures ad merchandise is allocated to all stores in proper quantities and on time.

    Ensures Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) store associates and operations are provided with complete merchandising information pertinent to assigned departments or merchandise classifications communicated through Playbooks, ConneXion, or other approved means of communications with stores.

    Assists in management review of retail operations of MCX pertaining to assigned categories. In conjunction with the Buyer, analyzes, develops and recommends procedures to be used in resolving specific problems to ensure effective merchandising operations.

    Assists Buyer with projection of monthly permanent and POS markdowns, and ensures timely and accurate communication of price changes through systems and delivered to the stores.

    Assistant Buyer is the liaison for buying team and all other MCCS departments to ensure smooth flow of operations between buyer and logistics, store operations, marketing, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), planning, IT, Retail Support Group, and others as needed.

    Under the supervision and by direction of the Buyer may assume buying responsibility for assigned merchandise classifications.

    Qualifications

    Bachelors Degree in Merchandise Management, Marketing or a related field appropriate to work of the position, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR three years of practical experience that demonstrates knowledge of retail buying, advertising, and merchandising techniques.

    Ability to become familiar and comply with DoD, Department of the Navy, and Marine Corps directives, policies, and regulations covering retail operations.

    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages of Excel, and Power Point.

    Eligible for incremental telework as determined by MR / MF policy.

    Last updated : 2024-03-08

  • 15 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Coolidge, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them that special product Depending on the shift you work, your job could include moving...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Whiteriver, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them that special product Depending on the shift you work, your job could include moving...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Globe, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them that special product Depending on the shift you work, your job could include moving...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Fountain, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them that special product Depending on the shift you work, your job could include moving...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Dollar Tree
  • Chandler, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Assist with the hiring, training and development of store associates; Perform and oversee all opening and closing procedures, Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash; Maintain all ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Cargo Handler
  • Forward Air Solutions
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners Use handheld scanners ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER>
  • Dollar Tree, Inc.
  • Chandler, AZ
  • Dollar Tree, Inc. - 1070 E Ray Road [Assistant Store Manager] As an Assistant Merchandising Manager @ Dollar Tree, you'l...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Associate>
  • Wesco
  • Avondale, AZ
  • Wesco - 10209 W Roosevelt St [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Warehouse Associate at Wesco, you'll: Complete lo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Warehouse Associate/Order Picker>
  • HD Supply
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • HD Supply - JobID: R24001402 [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Warehouse Associate at HD Supply, you'll: Complet...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-Time Warehouse Positions- 1B and 2nd shift>
  • Dick's Sporting Goods
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDistribution Center - 4651 N Cotton Ln [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Warehouse Associat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Freight Handler Part-Time
  • I Genco Inc
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • **Freight Handler Part-Time** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Phoenix, Arizona * Handler/Dockworker FedEx Freight ** Share Job** ma...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Freight Handler Part-Time
  • FedEx
  • Litchfield Park, AZ
  • Starting Rate of Pay: $19.94 hourly Shift time available: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM POSITION OVERVIEW: Transport freight acros...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forklift Operator, $22.50 hr Loader IV
  • R+L Carriers
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Description Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $22.50 hr Loader IV, Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located southeast of Phoenix, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World", It is the sixth-largest municipality in Arizona, and the fifth-largest in the Metropolitan Phoenix Area. Gilbert encompasses 76 square miles (197 km2) and has made a rapid transformation from an agriculture-based community to an economically diverse suburban center located in the southeast valley of the Greater Phoenix area. In the last three decades, Gilbert has grown at an extremely high rate, increasing in po...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant jobs
$52,975 to $66,022
Gilbert, Arizona area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago