Assistant Buyer at Shoppe Amber Interiors

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT BUYERLOCATION: Calabasas / ChatsworthSUPERVISOR: BuyerAbout Us:Shoppe Amber Interiors is a home and lifestyle store created by lifelong Californian, interior designer Amber Lewis and her partner, Mike. Our mission is to inspire and elevate everyday living through our passion for design and our community.DESCRIPTION: Shoppe Amber Interiors is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our team in Calabasas, CA. This position is responsible for the development and execution of merchandising strategies including product assortments, vendor relationships, pricing negotiations, and inventory turnover to drive revenue growth and achieve margin goals. The ideal candidate is ambitious in nature, manages priorities, comfortable working in cross-functional teams, organized, and passionate about the brand and the industry.ASSISTANT BUYER RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for managing and updating internal systems in regard to product information (i.e. sku creation, product cost, pricing, backorder dates, availability status, etc) Purchase order management including vendor set up, creation, revisions, maintenance, cancellations, and tracking. Also responsible for researching and resolving discrepancies between Purchase Orders and Vendor Invoices Communicate with fulfillment team on PO receiving, vendor quality issues, and seasonal launchesFollow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products; Responsible to maintain planned receipt flow and communicating any issues that arise.Manage samples: Responsible for all samples management, product photography lead sheets for e-commerce photo-shoots & for samples to be delivered. Track logistics of merchandise and independently troubleshoot shipping problems.Manage incoming and outgoing vendor communications in a timely manner.Maintain vendor database, contact list, and related department records.Complete data entry for day-to-day product management.Establish positive vendor relationships to obtain the best pricing and terms Support buying team review and validation of images to be displayed on our digital platforms.Drive continuous process improvement through ongoing identification & resolution of photography planning challenges & opportunities, with internal and external partners. Maintain awareness of competition relative to product value relationship and customer profitability within categoryManage e-com assets, responsible for ensuring product is online at correct price, merchandised correctly, and copy is correct.Understand the different roles of the cross-functional team and how they relate to the Merchandising role, and foster relationships to efficiently drive collaborations (Product Knowledge (PK) to share w/ cross functions). ASSISTANT BUYER QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience1-2 years in a Retail Buying or Merchandising roleASSISTANT BUYER SKILLS:Strong understanding and experience using Excel. Very familiar with Excel. Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be able to think strategically as well as manage the day-to-day responsibilitiesSense of urgency, flexibility, ability to multitaskOpen-minded and positive attitude with the ability to partner cross-functionally and grow relationshipsMust possess strong business acumen, and the ability to quickly assess a new environment and develop solutions the support the business strategy and critical objectivesMust be creative with a strategic mindset along with the ability to turn concepts into action Organizational and time management skills; must have an ability to manage deadlines Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines NetSuite experience is a plus ASSISTANT BUYER BENEFITS:Medical and ancillary coveragePPO & HMO Medical Options Available 401K with company match (After 1 year of employment) PTO, Sick Time, Wellness Time, and Paid Volunteer TimePaid Holidays OffPaid Maternity/Paternity Leave40% off at Shoppe Amber Interiors (online & retail) Company events (Warehouse Sales, Holiday Party)Voluntary employee benefits*Some benefits are contingent upon full time employment.**Exact salary contingent upon experience Compensation details: 68000-78000 Yearly SalaryPI893d1ff3f66e-25660-35218188