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World Market · 1 day ago

Assistant Buyer

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $78K/yr

3+ years exp

World Market is a company that has been sharing stories from around the globe for over 60 years, offering a unique assortment of products. The Assistant Buyer is responsible for managing daily operations, developing business strategies, and enhancing the in-store customer experience by collaborating with the Buyer and communicating with vendors.

Home DecorRetail

Responsibilities

Identify business opportunities and risks through analyzing sales performance and competitive landscape

Demonstrate an understanding of the product trends, historical data and departments input at the category level to manage assortments opportunities and risks

Understand the competitive environment; proactively seek market knowledge through exposure to the competition

Provide analysis to summarize and analyze weekly sales data, recommend appropriate action to Buyer

Identify business opportunities and risks through analyzing sales performance and competitive landscape

Strategically partner with Buyer to plan merchandise promotions and financial-markdowns

Prepare all advertising-samples, ROI’s, meetings and signs; proof advertising

Function as back-up to the Buyer when she or he is out of the office on domestic and overseas buying trips

May have direct responsibility for one or more merchandise categories

Assist Buyer with strategic promotion planning following the master retail calendar

Be an integral partner with visual merchandising; responsible for all schematic planning, shelf talker and signs. Evaluate effectiveness and address concerns as needed

Attend strategic planning and best seller meetings and in Buyers absence present information to the group

Actively work with vendors and organize claims preparation. Follow through monthly to resolve outstanding issues

Provide strategic support and recommendations to Buyer through the product development life cycle

Responsible for all SKU maintenance-set-up & updates for the department

Sample management including unpacking and sample house placement

Qualification

Merchandising software systemsAnalytical skillsRetail math calculationsProduct trends understandingCommunication skillsVendor managementProblem solvingDecision makingTime management

Required

BA/BS degree or commensurate work experience required

Minimum 3 years' experience as an Assistant Buyer with a multi-unit retailer

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to identify business opportunities and risks by analyzing sales performance and the competitive landscape, provide findings to buyer and cross functional partners

Demonstrate an understanding of product trends and historical data at the category level to provide recommendations on assortments in partnership with the buyer

Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills, ability to clearly communicate with an appropriate sense of urgency

Strong knowledge of retail math calculations

Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines

Ability to work autonomously, strong decision making skills with good judgement

Ability to be the key contact person on the business when the buyer is out of the office

Experience with Merchandising software systems; AS400, Brio

Work Location: Hybrid. You will spend up to 3 days per week on average at our Alameda, CA Home Office