Assistant Buyer

SUMMARY

The Assistant Buyer will perform purchasing and inventory control work utilizing database software. The Assistant Buyer is responsible for maintaining a process to track all incoming and outgoing merchandise. Work requires considerable data entry and use of various computer-driven process spreadsheets. Good in person and telephone communication skills. Maintain company confidentiality of sensitive information and data. The Assistant Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent merchandising trend skills to secure the proper product for the showrooms. Knowledge of sales and trends is advantageous.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the Ashley in-stock core assortment by entering purchase orders for import and domestic.

• Maintain ongoing communication with Ashley Market Specialist regarding the status of goods and resolve problematic situations.

• Communicate significant changes in the performance of SKU’s to Merchandise Manager.

• Follow specific processes for the balancing and final reduction of stock on end-of-life product.

• Calculate and update lead times.

• Communicate significant flow disruptions, overstock, and understock situations to the Merchandise Manager

• Resolve differences in quantity shipped by supplier and quantity received.

• Maintain properly balanced inventory by group to reduce odds and ends and maximize sales.

• Maintain DC receiving schedule with Ashley Corporate.

• Answer store questions about estimated time of arrival on customer Purchase Orders

• Other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Communicates with peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish overall collaborative working relationships

• Passion to provide excellent customer service

• Copes effectively with complexity and change

• Ability to prioritize, keeps organized, and makes plans in a professional and productive way

• Ability to work independently and within a group

• Ability to compile information and make decisions

• Ability to work under pressure

• Proficient with technology (web and mobile applications)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required

• 3-5 years previous Planning experience; preferably in a furniture retail environment * Computer literacy experience to include a working knowledge of standard business applications (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel), in a Windows environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brandywine, MD 20613: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19114