Assistant Buyer - Century 21 NYC

THE ROLE   
The Assistant Buyer understands the comprehensive implementation plan provided by the Buyer and takes proactive action to fully support its successful execution. Must be strategic and confident enough to work with key principals from all major companies in the industry.  Assists with the merchandise selection process, conducts order follow-up and is aware of inventory flow; places replenishment orders if approved for this action.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a FlourishC21 ambassador by embracing and demonstrating Legends/Century 21’s Higher Purpose of “Delivering Value to Live Better” and Core Values.
• Drive revenue by procuring the best brands and the most compelling product assortments, at the sharpest prices.
• Demonstrates a passion to be fashion forward and fashion-right, unafraid to take risks.
• Analyzes business performance weekly and works with buyer to take appropriate business actions.
• Accepts Buyer directives and accountability for the execution of the merchandise plan, while proactively taking self-imposed actions to enhance the guest experience.
• Works with the planning organization to develop by-store assortment plans that support overall strategy of in-stock positioning for key merchandise categories, classifications, items and vendors.
• Serves as key point-of-contact for vendors, distribution center, and internal cross-functional partners to troubleshoot merchandise receipt issues.
• Understands competitor’s strengths, weaknesses and strategies.
• Communicates through effective and appropriate channels, to store management and team members, to fully maintain merchandise direction and standards.
• Aware of market trends.
• Takes part in the process of building and upholding relationships with vendors and interacts with the vendor community.
• Participates in the development and training of Clerical and Merchandise Assistant.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to Legends/C21’s Core Values and Higher Purpose: Delivering Value to Live Better.
• Highly organized and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities in fast-paced off price environment.
• Minimum 1 years relevant work history OR applicable educational background
• Strategic thinker, have vision by being aware of surroundings, absorb new ideas, new ways and flexible enough to drive new direction by thinking long term.
• Strong retail math acumen, including elements of markup, margin planning and open to buy.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and direct teams.
• Strong attention to detail, negotiation, business and financial analysis skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

COMPENSATION

$65,000 - $75,000/Annual
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Hybrid The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Century 21 NYC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.