Citi Trends · 1 day ago
Merchandise Assistant Buyer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCiti Trends is a dynamic retail organization seeking a Merchandise Assistant Buyer to support the Buying team in merchandise procurement and inventory management. The role involves assisting with product selection, order processing, vendor relations, and analyzing sales data to align product assortments with business goals and customer demand.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionRetail
Hiring Manager
Kellie Jones
Responsibilities
Assist with the placement of purchase orders, ensuring accurate order details such as pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules. Track and follow up on orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any discrepancies with vendors
Maintain strong relationships with vendors, communicating regularly regarding orders, product availability, and shipment updates. Assist in resolving any issues related to product quality, delivery, or pricing
Support the Buyer in selecting merchandise by researching product trends, analyzing sales data, and reviewing customer preferences. Assist in preparing product presentations for team reviews
Analyze sales reports and inventory levels to identify top-performing products and areas for improvement. Provide insights on stock replenishment needs and recommend markdowns or promotions to optimize inventory turnover
Collaborate with the merchandising team on visual presentation, product placement, and store assortments. Ensure that products are properly categorized and aligned with promotional strategies
Coordinate with vendors to manage samples, product descriptions, and images. Ensure all product information is accurate and complete in the system
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging market opportunities. Conduct market research to identify new product categories, brands, or seasonal trends
Assist the Buyer with setting competitive pricing strategies, reviewing margins, and planning promotional activities. Ensure that promotional products are featured appropriately across all channels
Prepare regular reports on sales performance, stock levels, and vendor performance. Present findings to the buying team and contribute to decision-making on product selections and strategies
Manage and organize product samples for review and approval. Track sample orders, return samples to vendors as needed, and ensure the buying team has access to up-to-date sample assortments
Provide administrative support to the buying team, including scheduling meetings, organizing vendor appointments, and maintaining accurate records of all product and vendor communications
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
Proficiency in Excel for creating and analyzing reports
High level of accuracy in managing purchase orders, pricing details, and vendor communications
Ability to manage multiple tasks without compromising quality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors and collaborate effectively with internal teams
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve order discrepancies, vendor issues, and stock challenges quickly and efficiently
Highly organized with strong time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment
Strong understanding of customer preferences and market trends
Ability to align product selections with customer demand and organizational goals
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting the Buyer and merchandising team in achieving business objectives
Proficiency with retail management systems, merchandising software, and Microsoft Office Suite
Excel and PowerPoint are a must
SO strong skills needed
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a retail buying, merchandising, or purchasing role, preferably within a retail organization
Preferred
Experience in analyzing sales data, placing purchase orders, and managing vendor relationships
Company
Citi Trends
Citi Trends is a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel, shoes, accessories and home décor for the entire family.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2005-05-18IPO
Leadership Team
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Ken Seipel
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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