Assistant Buyer Ft Flex Working Minimum 30 Hours - Guelph, Canada - Cleo

Cleo

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

_CAREER OPPORTUNITY_

Major Job Functions:

Great Product:

Understands the overall objectives of the department and takes initiative
Effectively reports current business results (weekly/monthly) and learns to connect current results with future plans
Learns and executes product costing, basic retail math, and financial reports
Aware of the competition and is able to dovetail with our business
Understands and completes the deliverables in the product development process
Demonstrates initiative, agility, and willingness to do what is right/best
Ensures orders are processed correctly, guaranteeing scheduled delivery dates and appropriate quantity/quality assortments.

Adaptability

Handles daytoday work challenges confidently; adapts to change well by reorganizing their daily schedule according to priority.

Great Business:

Developing a proficiency of the product development process know the steps and time lines in building an assortment.
Learning and demonstrating effective vendor communication.
Assisting the buyer and developing knowledge and a voice. Presents and effectively sells ideas. Active participant within fits, approvals, and meetings.
Develop knowledge of our brand positioning and competitive mix along with a deep understanding of our Customer.
Resourceful and proactive understand how to find answers / start learning how to develop solutions.
When appropriate with the buyer's coaching, assume responsibility for a class or subclass of merchandise.

Great People/Influence:

Positively impacts and influences others
Open to feedback, actively listens and values differences. Promotes respect, honesty and fairness and deals effectively with conflict.
Communicates well both verbally and written in crossfunctional teams; active contributor
Owns personal development plan using available resources to improve knowledge and skills
Aids in effective, profitable selling by providing merchandise information and selling ideas to filed associates.
Keeping buyers & others informed of any information regarding orders, RTVs, inventories, open to buys, shipping and providing buyer with requested information and relaying department results
Displays a sense of urgency and maintains accountability.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years retail experience, preferably in a Buying department or similar position; knowledge and experience in Product Development required.
Knowledge of APTOS Merchandising system
Postsecondary degree in Retail Management or Fashion; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a team player with good analytical, mathematical, communication, time management and organizational skills.
The individual must be flexible, have a good sense of urgency and have good problem solving skills.
Proven ability to interact with individuals from all levels within the organization