Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Loveland, CO

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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Merchandise Assistant
  • Creative Cove Inc
  • Fort Collins, CO FULL_TIME
  • Our retail client is looking for a Merchandise Assistant with 2 years' experience for a long term contract; this role is onsite Tuesday and Wednesday in Fort Collins, CO.

    This role is $23 / hr W2 and could convert in the future.

    Assists and supports 2-4 Buyers and an AVP, Merchandise Manager on a variety of administrative and clerical functions. Communicates with approximately 50 vendors between all merchants they support.

    Monitors and edits domestic and import purchase orders and follows up on allocations and late vendor shipments. Interfaces with all levels of management and communicates with multiple internal and external contacts on a routine basis.

    Coordinates all travel arrangements for assigned merchants and sets up vendor and agent visits in the home office. Creates and maintains spreadsheets to monitor weekly spend for merchants as necessary.

    Assists and supports Merchandise Assistants and merchants outside of own area to include corporate buying offices as needed.

    Major Areas of Responsibility

    Purchase Orders

    Prepares and writes domestic and import purchase orders. Enters and reviews electronic PO's via the Buyer Worksheet application.

    Revises purchase orders daily and follows the purchase order change process. Ensures all necessary signatures are obtained for a letter of credit PO.

    • Partners with Planning & Allocation to expedite PO entry. Follows through with P&A to ensure electronic PO's are addressed in a timely and accurate manner.
    • Ensures accuracy and integrity of ASN / EDI PO information including identifying ASN / EDI orders and contacting vendors for required information when needed.
    • Pulls late lists weekly and follows up on all late PO's with vendors. Reviews ship dates and cancels or makes revisions as necessary.

    Receives authorization from Buyer to approve vendor shipping extensions and renegotiate costs as needed. Follows up with traffic / transportation departments as needed.

    • Tracks all PO's generated through the buyer worksheet system to ensure final PO has been received.
    • Assists in merchandise shipment follow up and problem solving for over / under shipments and vendor charge-backs / cost discrepancies.

    Vendor Communication

    • Communicates daily with vendors via telephone and email regarding purchase orders, allocations, problem solving, etc. Plays an integral role in enhancing and maintaining strong working relationships.
    • Fields and screens telephone calls for PO and non-PO related matters to include prospective vendor inquiries, scheduling vendor appointments and allocation inquiries.

    Initiates calls to vendors to solicit contact and address information to ensure vendor databases are accurate and updated.

    General Office Duties, Vendor Samples and Special Projects

    • Faxes, files and photocopies PO's and other departmental forms. Develops effective organizational techniques to support merchants and operations such as filing and binder systems.
    • Organizes reports for Buyers on a weekly basis to include Buyer Control File and On Order Inquiry.
    • Coordinates all travel arrangements weekly for 2-5 merchants and completes Merchandise Manager / Buyer itinerary paperwork including scheduling market appointments.
    • Assists and supports MAs and merchants outside of own area to include corporate buying offices as needed.
    • Coordinates and sets up vendor and agent visits at the home office.
    • Assists in pre-production / production sample process to include tracking receipt of samples, setting up displays for buyer approval and creating and maintaining binders, etc.
    • Opens and organizes all sample packages for buyer review. Requests samples from vendors for strategy meetings and ensures samples are received and returned in a timely manner.

    Organizes and maintains sample room and purges samples as needed.

    • Maintains a pre-ticket address database and follows-up with the Planning department and vendors to resolve pre-ticketed merchandise problems.
    • Complies with Sarbanes Oxley requirements by obtaining Buyer and AVP, MM signatures on all PO's.
    • Performs special projects as assigned or directed (i.e. pullng selling, weekly $ spend grids, spreadsheets, etc.)
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Merchandise assistant
  • ASK Consulting LLC
  • Glen Haven, CO FULL_TIME
  • All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment'. Job Title : Merchandise Assistant Locat...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • US Tech Solutions
  • Glen Haven, CO FULL_TIME
  • Duration : 9 months contract with potential to extension Description : Assists and supports 2-4 Buyers and an AVP, Merchandise Manager on a variety of administrative and clerical functions. Communicat...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • US Tech Solutions
  • Fort Collins, CO FULL_TIME
  • Duration : 9 months contract with potential to extension Description : Assists and supports 2-4 Buyers and an AVP, Merchandise Manager on a variety of administrative and clerical functions. Communicat...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Loveland, CO 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 a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Fort Collins, CO 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 a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Hiring Immediately! /Warehouse Freight Handlers/Unloaders Needed! Daily Pay!
  • humano LLC
  • Henderson, CO
  • **Hiring Immediately! /Warehouse Freight Handlers/Unloaders Needed! Daily Pay!** **Department:** Freight Handler **Locat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cylinder Filler I>
  • Airgas, Inc.
  • Henderson, CO
  • Airgas, Inc. - JobID: R10038515 [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Filler at Airgas, you'll: Inspect cylinders pr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cylinder Filler Second Shift>
  • Airgas, Inc.
  • Henderson, CO
  • Airgas, Inc. - JobID: R10038280 [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Filler at Airgas, you'll: Inspect cylinders pr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL-A Truck Driver - Consistent Home Time - Earn $70k-$97.2k/Year
  • C.R. England
  • Loveland, CO
  • C.R. England is Now Hiring Experienced CDL-A Drivers! Drivers Earn $70,044-$97,240 Yearly* - Full Benefits Package Valid...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn $57k-$79k/Year + No-Touch Freight
  • C.R. England
  • Loveland, CO
  • C.R. England is Now Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers! Drivers Earn $57,000-$79,000 Yearly - No-Touch Freight Valid CDL-A and 3...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Associate>
  • Beacon
  • Arvada, CO
  • Beacon - 1145541800 [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Warehouse Associate at Beacon, you'll: Fill orders quickly...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Floor Associate
  • Dollar Tree
  • Windsor, CO
  • 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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Night Crew Stocker
  • Albertsons
  • Loveland, CO
  • Job Description A Day in the Life: As a Night Stocker, you provide friendly, courteous, and helpful service. You keep th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Loveland is the Home Rule Municipality that is the second most populous municipality in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Loveland is situated 46 miles (74 km) north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Loveland is the 14th most populous city in Colorado. The United States Census Bureau estimated that in 2014 the population of the city was 72,651. The city forms part of the Fort Collins-Loveland Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. The city's public schools are part of the Thompson R2-J School District....
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs
$70,969 to $88,873
Loveland, Colorado area prices
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