Buyer Assistant/Replenishment Specialist

Assistant Buyer/Replenishment Specialist- Responsible for assisting the Buyer in the procurement of retail merchandise by reviewing vendor products, performing cost analysis and competitive retail strategy and conducting vendor negotiations. A general knowledge of retailing and merchandising techniques is required, as well as a minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience as a Planner, Assistant Buyer, Replenishment Specialist or equivalent position in a high volume retail merchandising environment. Strong PC skills including Excel are required. Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal abilities are essential.

Buyer Assistant / Replenishment Specialist
·Placing orders for domestic and overseas products
·Expediting orders
·Product sourcing
·Purchase negotiations
·Research products and product specifications
·Vendor reference reviews
·Data-Entry
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS

·Good organizational skills
·Computer proficiency in major business applications (Word, Excel, etc)
·Strong written and verbal communication skills a must
·Effectively handle numerous tasks simultaneously
·High school graduate or equivalent