BUYER'S ASSISTANT - APPAREL - MARSHALL RETAIL SUPPORT CENTER - Runnings : Job Details

Runnings has a career opportunity for a Buyer's Assistant in our Retail Support Center. We are looking for energetic individuals with excellent analytical skills who are interested in an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment. This position will be focused in the Apparel category and will report to the Apparel Buyer. The Buyers Assistant is responsible for the basic replenishment, re-buying and managing of inventory. This position utilizes previous experience and judgment as a basis for planning and accomplishing goals in a variety of tasks. The Buyer's Assistant works under the general supervision of a Buyer. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RETAIL BUYER

• Assists the Buyers in all areas of merchandise procurement
• Enters and transmits Purchase Orders into the system
• Monitors purchase orders to assure timely and satisfactory delivery
• Contacts suppliers to expedite delivery, when necessary
• Resolves any receiving or invoice discrepancies that may arise
• Utilizes sufficient writing/verbal skills to clearly communicate issues
• Build relationships and maintains contact with stores and vendors
• Other responsibilities as called upon

Skill Set Requirements:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excel in a fast paced, evolving work environment
• Strong computer skills, especially a working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent oral and written skills

Job Position Statistics:

• Team work
• Positive attitude
• Knowledge of turnover, profit margin, and sales in respective department
• Customer service experts, able to answer questions from our internal and external

Customers.

• Financial results as it pertains to sales, margin and inventory turn.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for long periods of time
• Repetitive hand and wrist movement on keyboard
• Close vision for PC work
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed for meetings/training/inventory