Purchasing Assistant
Location: La Verne
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Purchasing Assistant
Job Overview:
Supports Associate Buyer in recognizing current trends and
developing corresponding initiatives to fulfill these demands and
meet business objectives. Provides administrative support to Buyer
as well as communicates and follows up with the DC and vendors to
track orders in progress (i.e. ticketing, purchase orders, etc.).
Works closely with the Associate Buyer and key business partners to
develop and maintain close relationships with vendors.
Responsibilities:
? Maintains close relationships with Vendors, Distribution Center,
Planning and Allocation, Marketing and Internet teams.
? Manages and maintains Purchase Orders (PO?s) and worksheets.
? Assists in maintaining sample room.
? Follows up on incoming and late orders.
? Achieves sales and margin objectives for seasonal buying
plans.
? Assists Buyer and performs market analyses
? Supports Buyer in the selection and purchase of product from
vendor
based on trend data.
? Helps develop product including sourcing and monitoring delivery
of product and quality control.
? Maintains assortment plans and continuously assesses market to
identify and react to trends.
? Corresponds with vendors; provides excellent service and
attention.
? Facilitates strong working relationship between corresponding
merchandising teams and the field organization.
? Performs other job duties as needed.
Job Requirements:
Experience & Education
? Associates or Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent work
experience.
? 2 years progressive experience as a Purchasing Assistant
Competencies & Skills:
? Knowledge on the contemporary junior market.
? Strong analytical skills and quantitative abilities.
? Solid working knowledge of MS Offices.
? Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and
external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly
and thoroughly.
? Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team
environment, give honest, direct feedback
and is a solid verbal and written communicator.
? Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with
change, and maintains composure under pressure.
Great benefits. Apply for this great position as a purchasing
assistant today! We are an equal employment opportunity employer
and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to
disability or protected veteran status.
Keywords: , Placentia , Purchasing Assistant, Administration, Clerical , La Verne, California
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