Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in New York

Buyer Assistant
$42K Plus Bonus And Benefits.
Work Onsite 4 Days A Week. Work 1 Day Remotely.
Wholesale Food Company In Whitestone, NY Is Seeking Buyer Assistant.

Position Summary:

Provides support to Corporate Buyers by assisting them with the process of merchandising, selection and development, sales, analysis, and vendor management.

• Sets up new items and vendors in the department.
• Coordinates all aspects of purchase order management, item definition, coding, purchase order entry, revisions, order reconciliations, EDI, and drop shipments.
• Collects weekly store margins.
• Sources products from secondary vendors.
• Enters advertisement ads.
• Researches and processes Accounts payable pricing discrepancies.
• Serves as a liaison between the buying department and the branches and vendors.
• Provides administrative support such as phoning, faxing orders to vendors, releasing orders, price changes, and creating spreadsheets.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, OR High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two years of experience OR any appropriate combination of education and experience. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.