Women's Assistant Buyer

About the role

This position involves working alongside Buyers in the preparation and follow-through of the complete buying process. The role requires creativity, communication, and organizational skills to impact multiple categories. The goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Buckle image, philosophy, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete level of understanding of the Buckle image, philosophy, and goals.
• Become comfortable with basic office and computer programs and store knowledge and reports.
• Daily correspondence with vendors/sales representatives regarding all steps of the buying, approval, and fitting areas of the buying processes.
• Take part in the selection of product and the placing of buys for a respective category.
• Interaction and communication with Teammates within category and cross-category interaction.
• Cook packages and/or samples being sent to the office for review.
• Involvement in buying appointments with vendors, including some travel to necessary markets.
• Create, coordinate, and prepare tech packs for vendor review with appropriate Buyer.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, retargets, details, and other related information reviewed with appropriate Buyer(s).
• Develop an understanding of all buyer reports and monthly numbers.
• See samples on a fit model, transfer fit information to an Excel spreadsheet, and relay information to vendors.
• Express leadership within the category team, set the pace, and work together to accomplish daily tasks and projects.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Sit
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Talk or hear
• Occasionally stand; walk; reach with hands and arms
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.