Overview
Assistant Buyer, Accessories Jobs in Manhattan Beach, CA at Skechers
Title: Assistant Buyer, Accessories
Company: Skechers
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
The Retail Assistant Buyer will provide analytical, operational, and assistant support to the buyer. They will write, place, and track purchase orders. They will organize and maintain current and accurate assortment of product samples. They will provide all support for the buying process through item set ups, order changes, pricing, updating information across all functions of the buying process. They will manage the buying calendar, and all the meeting notices across the year. This position works closely with buying to optimize correct sku assortments by clusters for multiple channels of distribution.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Assist Buyer in reviewing sales trends and overseeing inventory.
Collaborate with production teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve any issues that arise.
Create initial purchase orders for new and reordered styles.
Set up for all new vendors.
Set up for all new styles.
Assist in maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing and product specifications.
Weekly updating of all weekly reports for Senior Management review.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of key retail metrics to measure and drive assortment planning
Serve as an expert by using store clusters and sku goals to build the right assortment for specific categories and geographical locations in support of the category/brand vision
Work in tandem with planning to ensure the product offered is right for our customers, analyzing past sales figures, and current trends to anticipate future product needs and devise a merchandise plan that supports our business objectives
Additional Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Job Requirements
Must be driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership for his or her success.
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must have a clear understanding of excel skills.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills; able to work in a team.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
The pay range for this role is $67,000-$75,000/year USD
About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state …
