Assistant Buyer

The incumbent will support the Buying team by assisting with product selection, vendor relations, inventory tracking, and market analysis to ensure the right products are available to meet sales goals and customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of paperwork across EDP, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure seamless operations.     
• Monitor seasonal trends and collaborate with the Buyer to plan and execute strategies that maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Oversee offsite storage inventories and ensure accurate stock tracking, where applicable.
• Conduct ongoing research to optimize merchandise distribution and warehouse efficiency.
• Continuously review merchandise categories and recommend improvements to support business objectives.
• Maintain accurate supplier cost data and pricing information to minimize billing discrepancies and support Accounting processes.
• Collect and submit new item specifications and compliance certificates from vendors for Buyer review and approval, ensuring data integrity in AS400.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

•  BSc. in Supply Chain Management, Retail Management, Procurement or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Assistant Buyer or similar retail/merchandising role.
• Proactively seeks to deepen understanding of merchandise categories, products, and international logistics.
• Ability to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; proficiency with inventory systems is an advantage. 

Additional Skills Required

• Negotiation Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Time Management
• Collaboration & Teamwork 

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