Assistant Buyer Job in Winnipeg R2x2w8, Manitoba Canada

Support and assist the buyer in all buying and merchandising functions by utilizing the skills necessary to achieve sales and gross margin results.

A.  Order Management and Maintenance:
Ensures orders are processed correctly, guaranteeing scheduled delivery dates and appropriate quantity/quality assortments by:
-Inputting, writing complete and appropriate specifications and organizing orders.
-Confirming orders by verifying delivery dates, details, and procedures as related to downloading, updating and maintaining the delivery schedule.
-Following up with vendors on incomplete or inaccurate shipping dates or packaging and ticket instructions.
-Processing, changing and communicating purchase order changes to all involved parties.
-Performs the necessary statistical and administrative tasks, which will enable the buyer to make the most profitable merchandise selections

B.  Product Management:
-Supports the buyer in their responsibility of inspecting production samples and incoming goods for quality and fit. 
-Negotiating and following up with vendors to ensure packing and ticketing standards are met.

C. Communication:
-Ensures consistency in all buying functions and shipping procedures.
-Aids in effective, profitable selling by assisting the Buyer in providing merchandise samples and information to Marketing and Visual for use in product knowledge tools communicated to stores.
-Actively participates by providing buyer with requested information at the buyer’s request.
-Answering field questions regarding product.
-Maintaining Departmental reports and records.

 

Job Requirements:

Previous assistant buying experience is preferred. Previous retail experience at store level or in a distribution network is preferred. Must be a team player with good analytical, mathematical, communication and organization skills. Technical skills and appittude to understand and use the Merchandise System and PC softwear.

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