Signet Jewelers · 22 hours ago
Assistant Buyer - Jared
Support Center - Akron, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSignet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, and they are seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Buyer in various merchandising tasks. The role involves sourcing and developing products, managing inventory, and collaborating with vendors to ensure successful merchandise assortments.
E-Commerce PlatformsJewelryRetail
Responsibilities
Assist their Buyer on all aspects of the job or step in as needed to help with Merchandise Coordinator/Detail Assistant duties
Responsible for sourcing and developing product, pricing product, determining assortment groups, forecasting order quantities, and participating in competitive shops
Develop understanding/knowledge base of the Jewelry Category
Work with the Buyer to learn the elements of merchandising as it applies to their position
Overall understanding and maintenance of their merchandise category, in conjunction with the Buyer
Identify sales trends, develop new product designs for testing and assortment opportunities
Attend vendor meetings and actively participate in selection and review of product. Be the point person for meeting notes and follow-up
Instrumental in determining various marketing vehicles, SKU selection, new merchandise programs, sales trends, and assortments which lead to sales growth and overall productivity in their area
Be jointly accountable for the success of their specific merchandise category with regards to sales, inventory levels & gross margin goals, which are established by Management
Participate in on-going Competitive Shopping from an omni-channel lens. Review our assortments as well as competitor to ascertain opportunities and advantages
Ability to adjust quickly to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies
Setup sku’s, descriptions, retails and packaging attributes
Assist Buyer with Assortment Development - Work with Planners and Inventory Analysts to set program parameters (i.e. product attributes, assortment size, targeted inventory and turn levels, open-to-buy requirements)
Monitor and help develop forecasted sales quantities for marketing items and new programs in conjunction with the Inventory Analyst and Buyer
Communicate and manage with vendors re: product qualities, costs, terms/ownership, delivery dates, return of merchandise requests
Establish retail prices in line with margin requirements
Responsible for updating departmental category assortment sheets, reporting, and analysis
Proofing of all advertising materials to ensure accuracy including catalogs, emails, web site, customer mailings, and in store signage
Merchandise items for all marketing channels, which are innovative and competitive within the marketplace
Attend open-to-buy meetings and provide merchandise status updates as needed
Complete and submit Project Request Forms and develop store communications
Work in collaboration with Visual Merchandising team for in-store presentations (planograms)
Qualification
Required
Develop understanding/knowledge base of the Jewelry Category
Work with the Buyer to learn the elements of merchandising as it applies to their position
Overall understanding and maintenance of their merchandise category, in conjunction with the Buyer
Identify sales trends, develop new product designs for testing and assortment opportunities
Attend vendor meetings and actively participate in selection and review of product
Be the point person for meeting notes and follow-up
Instrumental in determining various marketing vehicles, SKU selection, new merchandise programs, sales trends, and assortments which lead to sales growth and overall productivity in their area
Be jointly accountable for the success of their specific merchandise category with regards to sales, inventory levels & gross margin goals, which are established by Management
Participate in on-going Competitive Shopping from an omni-channel lens
Review our assortments as well as competitor to ascertain opportunities and advantages
Ability to adjust quickly to changing market trends, conditions, priorities, and corporate strategies
Setup sku's, descriptions, retails and packaging attributes
Assist Buyer with Assortment Development
Work with Planners and Inventory Analysts to set program parameters (i.e. product attributes, assortment size, targeted inventory and turn levels, open-to-buy requirements)
Monitor and help develop forecasted sales quantities for marketing items and new programs in conjunction with the Inventory Analyst and Buyer
Communicate and manage with vendors re: product qualities, costs, terms/ownership, delivery dates, return of merchandise requests
Establish retail prices in line with margin requirements
Responsible for updating departmental category assortment sheets, reporting, and analysis
Proofing of all advertising materials to ensure accuracy including catalogs, emails, web site, customer mailings, and in store signage
Merchandise items for all marketing channels, which are innovative and competitive within the marketplace
Attend open-to-buy meetings and provide merchandise status updates as needed
Complete and submit Project Request Forms and develop store communications
Work in collaboration with Visual Merchandising team for in-store presentations (planograms)
Company
Signet Jewelers
Signet Jewelers engages in the retail sale of jewelry and watches in the United States, the United Kingdom.
Founded in 1950
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$625.27MKey Investors
Leonard Green & Partners
2016-08-25Post Ipo Equity· $625.27M
2008-09-11IPO
Leadership Team
J.K. Symancyk
Chief Executive Officer
Colleen Rooney
Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer
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