Dunham's Sports Corporate Office located in Troy, MI has an immediate opening for a
Buyer’s Assistant. This position assists with the planning, purchasing, controlling and merchandising of assigned lines to support the Buyer and maximize the effectiveness of the unit to achieve sales, profits and market share objectives for the Company.
***This is a full-time hourly non-remote or hybrid position***
Responsibilities may include:
• Input data for purchase orders
• SKU creation and maintenance, and Auto Replenishment set up
• Track on hand and in transit merchandise as it relates to ads
• Assist with Markdowns, transfers and vendor returns
• Work with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of merchandise
• General office organization, filing and administrative functions
• Manage Re-order inquiries and follow up
• Stock and sales analysis by store and class and vendor
• Setting up purchase order and analysis spreadsheets
• Assist with open to buy reports
• Support management with data and analysis, including monitoring sales, tracking orders, reviewing sales to stock ratio and analyzing trends
• Work in tandem with a buyer to manage the vendor performance in order to achieve all financial goals
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Prior experience in a buying office or high volume retail environment helpful
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook)
• Understanding of retail math
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with our vendor partners, both in written and verbal means
• Strong Multi-tasker
• Ability to take fast paced direction on a variety of tasks
• Analytical and creative thinker
Benefits Include:
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Prescription plan
• Life, STD, LTD insurance
• Vacation and PTO days
• 401(k) savings plan
• Merchandise discount
