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Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Cavender'sTyler, TX, US
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Assistant Buyer

The Merchandising Assistant Buyer is an individual contributor position that supports the Merchandising Department and works with replenishment, purchase orders, filing and other daily tasks. The Assistant Buyer is a Merchandising blended role that specializes in Men's, Women's & Children's western & work lifestyle footwear, clothing and accessories. The position reports to a Merchandising Buyer. This role requires a high degree of detail, analytical skill and productivity. The position must possess a driven, quality-focused mentality and be passionate about Merchandise. This role must be determined to deliver results through continuous improvement of their abilities and improvement of the department. The ability to work across multiple departments and alignment with Cavender's brand is required. This role has a strong focus on the customer experience, professionalism and partnership internal and external to Cavender's.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the "Cavender's Culture" and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Serve as a partner and key support resource to the company
  • Act as a senior support to junior Merchandising Assistants
  • Data entry and purchasing system maintenance

PO Entry and maintenance Jesta Merchandising database

  • Style maintenance Jesta Merchandising database
  • Business objects Reporting / email
  • Replenishments Jesta Merchandising database
  • Other data entry Jesta Merchandising database
  • Distros 600 (Web) requests
  • Excel Spreadsheets

    • Logs Tracking of information regarding PO cancellations and extensions

  • Transfers Entry of transfer info for stores
  • Projects Specific spreadsheet updates and new spreadsheet reports
  • Store Capacities
  • Planogram Updates
  • Other duties and responsibilities

    • Vendor contact via email and phone

  • Vendor liaison for PO cancellations and maintenance
  • Liaison between Boot Merchandising Department and Web Photographers / Merchandisers
  • Store Liaison for project email responses
  • Social Media / Marketing Email Research & Logs
  • Sample organization and returns
  • Pulling samples for TAB photography, marketing, and review
  • Planogram boards and books
  • PO Confirmations for Bulk & Container Orders
  • Filing
  • Projects as assigned

    • Qualifications and Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Office Suites (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • 3+ years of progressively successful Merchandising Department experience in a retail environment
  • Ability to interpret documents
  • Ability to apply abstract principles to a wide range of complex tasks
  • Ability to understand the meanings of words and effectively respond
  • Ability to comprehend complex issues and communicate
  • Associate must be able to read English.
  • Associate must be able to understand English
  • Associate must be able to stay alert during work hours assigned
  • Based in Tyler, TX at our home office; Tyler area residence
  • Ability to travel to meet the needs of the company, up to 10% of the time

    • Preferred Skills

  • Ability to handle confidential materials and matters with maximum discretion
  • Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills
  • Fast and accurate entry in all systems / Microsoft Suite
  • Excel knowledge including : formulas, sorting, headers and footers, copy and paste, subtotals, sizing and page breaks, and freeze panes
  • Jesta, Vision, Essentus, Serenade and Micros experience a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Project Management skills in a Merchandising / Buying department
  • 5+ years of general experience in a retail environment

    • Cavander's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Cavender's will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at (888) 361-2555 or visit your nearest Cavender's store.

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