<p>Robert Half is assisting a client in their search for a hardworking and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer. The ideal candidate will support purchasing and inventory management activities, analyze business performance, and contribute to strategic decisions, ensuring product and sales goals are met.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support business performance by analyzing sales trends, best sellers, rates of sale, and inventory levels.</li><li>Identify underperforming areas and collaborate with leadership to address inventory issues.</li><li>Contribute to growth by replenishing and expediting delivery of high-demand products.</li><li>Monitor season-to-date sales and inventory to prepare for future planning, identifying successful trends and eliminating unproductive items.</li><li>Conduct store visits and collaborate with store managers to understand customer preferences, shopping behavior, and opportunities to improve product assortments.</li><li>Research trends and build idea boards for engaging and innovative product selections.</li><li>Prepare for vendor meetings with detailed data, visuals, and action plans.</li><li>Manage inventory through transfers, consolidations, and return-to-vendor (RTV) processes while foreseeing store assortment needs.</li><li>Ensure quality control by proactively addressing potential product issues, including construction, fabric, wear and tear, and color durability.</li><li>Accurately process orders, generate purchase orders, and manage related administrative duties.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Professional Qualities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Team-Oriented:</strong> Work collaboratively across teams to align with business goals and contribute to overall business success.</li><li><strong>Innovative:</strong> Offer process improvements, creative ideas, and solutions to enhance operations and product offerings.</li><li><strong>Professionalism:</strong> Maintain a professional attitude, communication style, and presentation in alignment with organizational standards.</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you are passionate about trends, data analysis, and driving success through excellent buying decisions, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic and results-driven team! Compensation is based on experience.</p>

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