How much does a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. make in Wilmington, NC? The average Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary in Wilmington, NC is $71,900 as of September 01, 2024, but the range typically falls between $64,595 and $82,016. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $57,945 Wilmington,NC September 01, 2024
25th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $64,595 Wilmington,NC September 01, 2024
50th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $71,900 Wilmington,NC September 01, 2024
75th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $82,016 Wilmington,NC September 01, 2024
90th Percentile Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salary $91,226 Wilmington,NC September 01, 2024
25% $64,595 10% $57,945 90% $91,226 75% $82,016 $71,900 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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JUNIOR BUYER

Accentuate Staffing - Fuquay-Varina, NC

Buyer

Broadwind Industrial Solutions - Sanford, NC

Buyer

The Lane Construction Corporation - Charlotte, NC

Buyer

NES Fircroft - Aurora, NC

What skills does a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

2.

Pricing: Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.

3.

Data Entry: Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.

Analysis 7.33%
Pricing 2.16%
Data Entry 1.29%
Others 89.22%
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Mastering certain skills can make the compensation of a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. higher. Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Salary Data provides you the latest highly compensated skills to help you get a higher pay. For example, if you master Analysis, you can get a 10% salary raise. If you are good at Leadership, your salary will increase by 9%. If you are expert in Planning, your salary will rise by 7%.
Skill Salary Demand
Analysis
$79,090
10%
Leadership
$78,371
9%
Planning
$76,933
7%
Pricing
$75,495
5%
Attention to Detail
$75,495
5%
Attention to Detail
$75,495
5%
Last Updated on September 01, 2024
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Job Description for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr.

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in Wilmington, NC
  • Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Junior Buyer to join a manufacturing client in Raleigh, NC. The Junior Buyer plays a key role in ensuring the smooth opera...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Come grow with us. Broadwind Industrial Solutions is adding a Buyer to our team in Sanford, NC. The position purchases materials, supplies and services at ...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 y...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • NES Fircroft is looking for a Buyer to support our client in the Chemical Manufacturing Sector's Group Expedite / Open Order follow up process for an initi...
    - 6 Days Ago
  • Dixon is looking for a Buyer to join our team in Dallas, NC. This person will be involved in all aspects of purchasing with domestic as well as internation...
    - 6 Days Ago

Career Path for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr.

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr., the first career path typically starts with a Merchandise Buyer position, and then progresses to Merchandise Buyer, Sr..

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Merchandise Planner, Sr. position, and then progresses to Merchandise Planning Manager.

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Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr., the highest Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary is in Miami, FL, where the Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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