Buying Assistant, Jewelry & Other Accessories

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Shopbop is seeking a Buying Assistant to provide operational support to the Jewelry and Other Accessories Buyer, helping to grow and maintain relationships with key vendors. The successful candidate will be self-starting, flexible, highly organized, results-oriented, and reliable, product driven and will have excellent computer skills. He or she must have the proven ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment where teamwork is key. He or she will also be career-oriented with a strong desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities
· Provide administrative and operational support to the Jewelry and Other Accessories Buyer, including open-to-buy components, maintaining on-order follow up, and filing.
· Produce weekly reports with a high level of accuracy, including analyzing reports and making recommendations for next steps to Jewelry and Other Accessories Buyer.
· Assist Jewelry and Other Accessories Buyer in identifying new trends, new lines, and re-orderable items.
· Analyze selling reports by style/color/size and continue to make sure inventory levels are accurate and evaluate what needs to be replenishment merchandise
· Build relationships with current vendor base as well as update new vendor list
· Negotiate and maintain follow through on return-to-vendor records.
· Responsible for purchase order and reorder entry, modification, and cancellation & communication with warehouse.
· Partner with marketing team to identify key styles to be featured in monthly email to drive sales, test new ideas.
· Organize product photos and callout key items for style outs, trends, and email campaigns.
· Attend trade shows and appointments as needed.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· College degree
· 1+ years of experince as a merchandise assistant/coordination experience.
· 1+ years of experience on a fashion retail team
· Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.