Assistant Retail Buyer (Full Time)

Job Summary

Manage the Retail Processes for all retail shops including buying, open-to-buy planning and execution, merchandise receiving, and inventory control.

About the Role

Use of Company Vehicle: Not designated to drive a company vehicle

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum (3) years experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in the management of the retail buying process, including development of and management of buying plans
• Exhibits the Sea Island Five-Star Behavior Standards with guests, members and co-workers
• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with coworkers efficiently and effectively
• Detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Ability to easily adapt to organizational and environmental changes

Responsibilities

• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and following company Dress Code Policy
• Manage the Cloister retail buying process including execution of buying plans
• Provide daily and monthly reporting of retail statistics
• Manage the process of purchase orders
• Manage receipt of goods and ticketing according to procedure
• Maintain targeted inventory levels
• Interact and provide product education for retail staff
• Communicate with retail managers and leaders to insure product fulfillment and strong visual merchandising presentation in all shops
• Aids and takes a lead position in physical inventories
• Process all special orders on a timely basis
• Maintain an orderly stockroom with a minimum of back stock
• Maintain adequate par levels on identified in-stock items
• Maintain excellent relations with all vendors represented in the retail shops
• Remain current on latest trends and styles reflective of the Sea Island style and fashion sense
• If applicable, complete a Guest Problem Resolutions (GPR) form on any issues (solved or unsolved issues) and follow-up on issues as needed (if computer access is not available give information to admin support)
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Upholds appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing
• Upholds and ensures compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures
• Reports all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 30 lbs repeatedly throughout a shift
• Read, write and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and fume hazards
• No visible tattoos, visible body piercing or unnatural hair color or hairstyles per company grooming standards