Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Bowling Green, KY

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Buyer - Footwear (Retail Merchandise)
  • Shoe Sensation, Inc.
  • Jeffersonville, IN FULL_TIME
  • Buyer – Footwear (Retail Merchandise)
    The Buyer reports to the GMM.
    As the Buyer, you will plan and purchase style and quantity as well as determine the relevant quality of merchandise in accordance with customer demand, market trends, brand direction and fiscal obligations. You will be empowered to drive results as you maximize sales and gross margin performance coupled with inventory management. This is an analytical job—we need someone who is detail oriented and enjoys operating control-related standards and procedures.
    This role is instrumental in collaboration with the other buyers and assistants, allocation and planning, merchandise analysts, merchandising, and marketing, etc.
    This position must demonstrate the ability to propose decisions within the framework of strategic initiatives and tactical imperatives. The Buyer will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to accomplish company goals and objectives. The buyer is expected to successfully execute on financial models, strategic plans, and tactical imperatives to support the business plan in today’s changing market, as well as be able to strategically plan for the future.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Execute and achieve or exceed category sales, gross margin and inventory goals.
    • Develop and execute merchandise strategies and assortment plans that meet the needs of our customers, as well as, the goals and objectives of the department and the company
    • Consistently review and edit product lines, ensuring there is a balanced SKU assortment in style, pattern, color, and size.
    • Manage all aspects of the merchandise offering – brands, selection, mix, pricing, and promotions.
    • Manage OTB expectations and react timely to business needs
    • Prepare and present product and merchandise analysis and reports for key periods for vendor and internal review meetings.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to meet category goals
    • Negotiate with key vendors to achieve best cost and terms, timely delivery, and quality of product to maximize sales and margin goals.
    • Negotiate and manage vendor cooperative marketing dollars, ecommerce opportunities, and drop ship programs.
    • Identify new brands and proprietary opportunities to increase and expand selection across categories.
    • Anticipate market changes and establish a plan to attain sales and margin goals.
    • Drives compliance and standards for company processes and policies within their area and with direct reports.
    • Travel to attend relevant trade shows, vendor meetings, and markets to observe trends, gather product information, select merchandise and establish vendor relationships.
    • Plan promotional events and execution; while ensuring accuracy on details such as pricing and marketing signage.
    • Work closely with marketing team and visual merchandiser to portray product offerings to drive sales goals.
    • Work closely with planning team to manage inventory levels and flow of merchandise into and out of the distribution center.
    • Train, motivate and develop Assistant Buyers as needed to ensure performance and personal growth
    • Coach and develop Associate Buyer(s) and Assistant Buyer(s) to ensure growth and readiness for next level position.
    • Special projects as assigned
    Minimum Qualifications
    • 1-2 years of experience as a Buyer or Buyer Assistant
    • Bachelor’s degree in Retail Merchandising or related field required.
    • Demonstrates management experience
    • Experience as a Planner or Allocator, is desirable
    • Possesses skills of Flexibility and Agility – quickly understand, assess, problem solve, execute
    • Proven contract negotiation skills
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
    • Results driven related to accomplishment of goals, objectives, outcomes within deadlines.
    • Decisive decision-making skills and the facility to plan and prioritize short- and long-range projects
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
    • Travel up to 20%
    Compensation
    • Commensurate Salary with Bonus Opportunities
    • PTO package – 4 weeks
    • Eligible for Medical Benefit Package
    • 401k with Company match
    • Employee Discount in stores
    Company Overview:
    We LOVE Shoes!!! Our mission at Shoe Sensation, Inc. is to provide quality and brand name footwear for the entire family. From toddlers to seniors, our large selection of shoes has something for everyone as the typical Shoe Sensation will showcase over 10,000 pairs of the latest styles.
    Since opening in 1984, Shoe Sensation has focused on bringing America’s top footwear brands to growing communities in the Midwest and South. Shoe Sensation has achieved success through superior merchandise assortment, and outstanding customer service, within a well-designed and comfortably appointed store environment.
  • 21 Days Ago

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Buyer's Assistant
  • Shoe Sensation, Inc.
  • Jeffersonville, IN FULL_TIME
  • Buyer's Assistant (Hybrid Remote) Description The Buyer's Assistant is responsible for providing support to assigned Buying division(s) through report generation and analysis of business results. The ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Glasgow, KY 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...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Dollar Tree
  • La Grange, KY 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 ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Corydon, IN 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...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Salem, IN 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...
  • 21 Days Ago

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PT Outbound Freight Handler
  • Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • As a PT Outbound Freight Handler, you will load and unload freight onto and off of equipment, as well as assist in the r...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packer, 2nd Shift
  • ShopHQ
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • ** Packer, 2nd Shift** **Job Category****:** Distribution/Warehouse **Requisition Number****:** PACKE001962 Showing 1 lo...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Owner Operator Tanker Over the Road
  • The Trucker
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • **Fort Transfer** is looking for CDL-A tanker drivers who are ready to join a leader in the transportation industry. Dri...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truck Driver Class A CDL
  • Ryder System
  • BOWLING GREEN, KY
  • Position Description Immediately Hiring a Dedicated SOLO Class A CDL Driver in Bowling Green, KY. We want the right Empl...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Freight Handler Part-Time
  • I Genco Inc
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • **Freight Handler Part-Time** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Bowling Green, Kentucky * Handler/Dockworker FedEx Freight ** Share J...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truck Driver Class A
  • Ryder System
  • BOWLING GREEN, KY
  • Position Description Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at R...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Class A CDL Local Driver
  • Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • Class A CDL Local Driver page is loaded **Class A CDL Local Driver** **Class A CDL Local Driver** locationsBowling Green...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL Class A Delivery Driver Trainee
  • Performance Food Group
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • **Job Attributes** Job ID 52783BR Category Transportation Shift 1st Shift Job Type Full Time Location KY Bowling Green O...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bowling Green is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Warren County, Kentucky, United States. As of 2017, its population of 67,067 made it the third most-populous city in the state after Louisville and Lexington; its metropolitan area had an estimated population of 165,732; and the combined statistical area it shares with Glasgow has an estimated population of 218,870. Founded by pioneers in 1798, Bowling Green was the provisional capital of Confederate Kentucky during the American Civil War. The city was the subject of the 1967 Everly Brothers song "Bowling Green". In the 21st centur...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs
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Bowling Green, Kentucky area prices
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