Assistant Buyer - Vancouver, Canada - OAK+FORT

OAK+FORT

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Since our inception in 2010, OAK+FORT has curated collections that reflect our design philosophies. OAK + FORT is a belief that fashion should be uncomplicated and thoughtfully designed. We are not distracted or fettered by trends. We will continue to provide attainable luxury to like
- minded individuals.

***The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for assisting our Buying team with the strategy, development, and selection of merchandise by supporting with day-to-day operations. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for those looking to launch their career in fashion and gain experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Department in organizing data and samples to help align to the overall department strategy to drive business results
Assist the Buyers and Buying Manager with promotional and administrative support for their categories including set up new SKUs, changes to SKUs, weekly markdowns, price updates, store communication and other tasks as required
Assist in purchase order creation, tracking and open to buy reporting
Assist with all drop plan updates
Track and manage the testing of product barcodes, ensure accuracy and timely approval
Create and maintain weekly/monthly/quarterly sales reports with any analysis required
Assist with line reviews/style outs for management
Update progress and completion results pertaining to the Buying team in the Master Product Cycle Calendar
Ensure accuracy of style information and reports
Support with monitoring the eCommerce process including: content accuracy, out of stock items, analyzing and reacting to business needs, and communicating with ecommerce team with any issues
Other administrative duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in retail; educational background in fashion merchandising or related field an asset
Intermediate knowledge of Excel (Pivot Table, vlookup, etc)
Able to manipulate and summarize large sets of data
Extremely organized and detailoriented
A solid foundation of qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently
Ability to manage high workloads and prioritize effectively
Number sensitive
Ability to quickly learn new computer systems and understand and incorporate new system functionality
Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
Possess a passion for learning and connection to the OAK + FORT aesthetic

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