Assistant Buyer at Arhaus in Boston Heights, Ohio

Job Description:

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Assistant Buyer ultimately supports the Buyer/ DMM in achieving all aspects of assigned category financial targets. They are responsible for providing analytical, operational, and clerical support as well as working with cross-functional partners to execute all category strategies efficiently and accurately. There are two(2) Asst. Buyer positions available.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for supporting the Buyer/ DMM with all merchant related tasks including but not limited to:
   
   
   
   1. SKU creation/ maintenance
   
   
   2. PIM management
   
   
   3. Store Allocation/ transfers
   
   
   4. Maintaining individual category inboxes
   
   
   5. Catalog editing and proofing
   
   
   6. Sales reporting as needed
   
   


2. Assist in preparation for new store openings, which may include supplying tags, selling tools, overnight travel to the store, etc.


3. Manage all photoshoot supporting documents for marketing: Google Docs (visual and excel), transfers, ETA dates


4. Help initiate the Product Launch process for assigned category: Store product request forms, Store launch document, transfer management, newness tracking files, etc.


5. Partner with Web Buyers to ensure the product is merchandised in relation to trend (sales, inventory, newness, clearance, etc)


6. Clear knowledge of target customer and competitive market


7. Other duties may be determined by management to perform the necessary functions of the position, on an as-needed basis.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required.


2. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook).


3. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely as a team member.


4. Previous buying and sales/management experience a plus.

Merchandising