Associate Buyer
Columbus, Ohio
Employer: Big Lots
Industry: Merchandise Buying
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
Under the direction of a Senior Buyer or Buyer, sources, evaluates, negotiates and prices merchandise for assigned categories to generate maximum sales, profit and inventory turn.
1. Negotiates and works with vendors on deals and assortments.
2. Processes purchase orders and expedites flow of paperwork.
3. Processes advertising work sheets and samples, and follows through on ad merchandise with Ad Department, Distribution Centers, and Allocation Department.
4. Communicates and works with all Distribution Centers and the Allocation Department to expedite and flow merchandise in a timely manner.
5. Resolves and communicates all merchandising issues and problems with Stores and Field Operations, Accounts Payable, Sales Promotion, Allocation, Distribution Centers, Inventory Control, and Package and Design Departments.
6. Works with merchandising plans, manages and controls open to buy dollars.
7. Travels to trade shows, vendors, distribution centers and stores to develop a network of contacts and better understanding of the internal workings of our own company.
Qualifications
1. Computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheets is desirable.
2. Strong analytical ability and communication skills required.
3. Detailed organizational skills required for fast paced, high-energy environment.
4. Motivated and self-starter, willing to take on new challenges and learn every aspect of merchandising.
5. A minimum of one to two years of retail buying experience preferred.
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We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Under the direction of a Senior Buyer or Buyer, sources, evaluates, negotiates and prices merchandise for assigned categories to generate maximum sales, profit and inventory turn.
1. Negotiates and works with vendors on deals and assortments.
2. Processes purchase orders and expedites flow of paperwork.
3. Processes advertising work sheets and samples, and follows through on ad merchandise with Ad Department, Distribution Centers, and Allocation Department.
4. Communicates and works with all Distribution Centers and the Allocation Department to expedite and flow merchandise in a timely manner.
5. Resolves and communicates all merchandising issues and problems with Stores and Field Operations, Accounts Payable, Sales Promotion, Allocation, Distribution Centers, Inventory Control, and Package and Design Departments.
6. Works with merchandising plans, manages and controls open to buy dollars.
7. Travels to trade shows, vendors, distribution centers and stores to develop a network of contacts and better understanding of the internal workings of our own company.
Qualifications
1. Computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheets is desirable.
2. Strong analytical ability and communication skills required.
3. Detailed organizational skills required for fast paced, high-energy environment.
4. Motivated and self-starter, willing to take on new challenges and learn every aspect of merchandising.
5. A minimum of one to two years of retail buying experience preferred.
#LI-CC1 #LI-Hyrid
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Created: 2024-05-09
Reference: 24003435
Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Columbus
ZIP: 43026
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