Senior Assistant Buyer

Job Overview
The senior assistant buyer is responsible for merchandise development, marketing and financial management of a particular area of business. This position is a developmental step for a buyer position.

Core Responsibilities

	Merchant assignment with buying responsibility.
	Identify merchandise assortments that best match customers' needs in marketplace.
	Analyze sales and stocks at the dept./class level to manage business trends.
	Analyze and react to selling, key item analysis, vendor profitability and aged inventory.
	Strategically plan, manage and control markdowns.
	Complete accurate financial forecasts, evaluating sales, markdowns and receipts.
	Develop detailed seasonal and vendor plans to ensure achievement of department sales and gross margin plans.
	Develop seasonal marketing plan in accordance with assortment and financial plans. Negotiate coop allowances.
	Recommend visual presentation guidelines to support seasonal strategies.
	Build collaborative relationships and negotiate effectively with MMG, vendors and division colleagues.
	Communicates with planners, RMM, store-line to ensure true partnership of business.
	Develop a smooth operational flow of all office functions with vendors, planners, RMM and store-line.

Skill Summary

	Minimum of 1 1/2 years assistant buyer experience in a department store or specialty store environment.
	Strong written and verbal communication skills.
	Strong analytical and PC skills.
	Ability to prioritize.
	Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of management.