Senior Assistant Buyer - Jewelry (Hybrid, Dallas Area) - JC Penney, Inc

Senior Assistant Buyer - Jewelry (Hybrid, Dallas Area)

The Senior Assistant Buyer will be supporting the daily purchasing of items for a specific division’s sub-category (Diamonds, Bridal, Gemstones). Reporting directly to the division’s Buyer and working alongside other Sr. Assistant Buyers.  Ensure accuracy in the ordering process while facilitating communication between vendors and the corresponding buyers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for buy plan by channel for their categories
• Audits item set-up, approves content
• Creates purchase orders/work orders for flagship and stores
• Validates set and ship dates, and vendor information
• Enters marketed item in ad tracker, updates store counts

• Partners with marketing on style-outs, provides input on event participation
• Turns in marketing samples, manages on-time arrival
• Conducts digital inventory audit
• Provides input on pricing determinations and keys pricing and signing for flagship and stores
• Assists Buyer with building assortment plan
• Assists Buyer with category history and market share analysis
• Determines what choices go on each fixture

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• College degree or equivalent business experience
• 3+ years retail buying experience; preferably with a large organization in a similar role
• Retail planning experience preferred
• Proficient in MS word and Excel
• Ability to recognize, analyze and quantify market trends
• Results oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Able to independently organize and prioritize broad workload to meet deadlines

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.
• On-site amenities: Daycare, Grab & Go Store, Coffee Shop, the Local Kitchen, fitness center, free garage parking, golf simulator, arcade, pickleball courts, and vibrant co-working spaces, meeting rooms and wellness rooms. 
• Exciting location: Our corporate office is located in the heart of Legacy West, a vibrant new development in Plano, Texas, with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success. 

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