NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM) · 2 days ago
ASSISTANT BUYER - APPLIANCES
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expNavy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is seeking an Assistant Buyer for their Appliances department. The role involves assisting the Buyer and Planner Distributor in various merchandising functions, including assortment planning and vendor negotiations.
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Responsibilities
Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in all functions, including assortment planning, execution, advertising coordination, financial planning, execution, merchandise allocation, and replenishment for one or more assigned departments for a worldwide retail organization
Assists the buyer in the evaluation, development, and execution of appropriate stock assortments and sources of supply for regional and corporate programs
Negotiates with vendors for additional support such as cooperative advertising, freight allowances, coupons, in-store merchandising, demonstrations, and training
Responsible for advertising information, program sheets, and tracking the order status to ensure on-time receipts for advertised items. Places orders as directed
At the direction of the Buyer, may assume buying responsibility for specific merchandise classifications
At the direction of the DMM, may assume responsibility for developing inventory projections, planning, and replenishment for specific merchandise classifications
Effectively communicates all merchandising programs to worldwide stores and other departments as appropriate
Responsible for new items vendor setup and maintaining accurate item and vendor data, including pricing, in the merchandising system
Works with management to develop and maintain planograms
Places and tracks open orders from placement to receipt
Maintains open-to-buy as directed
Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in reviewing and monitoring sales, profits, and inventories of stores and distribution centers to ensure maximum performance for assigned departments
Works with the Buyer and Planner Distributor to analyze vendor performance
Prepares system reports as needed for review and analysis
Conducts store visits with the Buyer or Planner Distributor to evaluate merchandising programs and execution. Provides recommendations for improvements as appropriate
Participates in advertising meetings, vendor meetings, and merchandise clinics
Attends professional development training
Supervises assigned administrative support staff and delegates tasks as appropriate
Keeps abreast of current industry trends through, but not limited to, vendor meetings, market trips, trade publications, and commercial store visits
Performs other related duties as assigned
Works under the supervision of the Buyer or Planner Distributor and operates within established Navy Exchange policies, procedures, and regulations. Exercises judgment and develops approaches for routine and unusual matters
Qualification
Required
Total of 4 years of experience consisting of the following:
3 years of general experience gained in administrative, merchandising, technical, or other responsible work that enabled the applicant to develop knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices, skills in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships, and the ability to exercise mature judgment
1 year of progressive experience providing a background in procurement practices, methods, and procedures; developing and maintaining open-to-buy; selecting sources of supply; comparison shopping; reviewing merchandising for pricing, markdowns, and stock rotation; planning and developing sales promotions; and other merchandise controls or similar work that demonstrated the knowledge and ability within the procurement operational area
Preferred
1 year of education above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree, for 3 years of general experience
Company
NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Enterprise encompasses six business lines, boasting a workforce of more than 14,000 associates located around the globe.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Best
SVP Chief Financial Officer
Alan Conway
SVP & CIO
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