Assistant Buyer - Level II
Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by Blick Art Materials
Highland Park, IL
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Your Role...:
The successful applicant will support their Category Manager in all aspects of the buying role, setting up new vendors and skus, maintaining sku level accuracy on our website and in print and supporting their Buyer in purchasing decisions and sales analysis. The Assistant Buyer - Level II will also be given limited buying responsibilities for an appropriate section of your overall categories. This will provide training and allow you to demonstrate your skills and potential based on actual results. The applicant should have at least 1-2 years’ experience in the assistant buyer / merchandiser role. They should be extremely hard working and resourceful, organized and creative. Applicants should be ambitious and committed to Blick and our customer base, continuously striving to improve internal processes and our customer service. There is a certain amount of administrative work in this role so applicants should have experience with reporting and excel.
Major Position Responsibilities:
Source, review, select, and develop new products in conjunction with Category Manager/Buyer.
Buying responsibility for select product or product lines (conduct vendor meetings, review market trends, and make appropriate product decisions)
Responsible for negotiating resolution for quality control / defective merchandise
Responsible for addressing all internal (Blick)and external (customer / new vendor) product inquiries
Work with buyer in documenting vendor meetings and appropriate follow up
Work with buyer selecting product for print, web, and retail promotions
Approve copy and pricing for both print and web media
Responsible for processing all promotional information for print, retail ,and web channels
Responsible for product data management
Ensure vendor compliance for quality, packaging, labeling, and governmental standards (MSDS/SDS; CPSIA).
Manage samples; incoming requests from vendors and outgoing to art department and outlet store.
Continually monitor website for web page accuracy and product reviews
Assist Category Manager/Buyer with resolving pricing, quality, and service of supply issues.
Monitor back order status.
Facilitate communication to retail merchandisers and copywriters
Work with other internal departments as needed
Flexible to work on any departmental or company project as assigned by management.
Perform category management duties in CM absence
Able to travel domestically on a moderate basis
Required skills and experience:
Four year, on campus college degree
2 or more years like-industry experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail orientated and analytical
Proficient in Excel, particularly pivot tables, vlookups, and other formulas
Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K & Profit Sharing Plan
Incentive Bonus Plans
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
Training Opportunities
Basic & Optional Life Insurance
Employee Discount
Who we are...:
Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.
Our Mission...:
At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.
The successful applicant will support their Category Manager in all aspects of the buying role, setting up new vendors and skus, maintaining sku level accuracy on our website and in print and supporting their Buyer in purchasing decisions and sales analysis. The Assistant Buyer - Level II will also be given limited buying responsibilities for an appropriate section of your overall categories. This will provide training and allow you to demonstrate your skills and potential based on actual results. The applicant should have at least 1-2 years’ experience in the assistant buyer / merchandiser role. They should be extremely hard working and resourceful, organized and creative. Applicants should be ambitious and committed to Blick and our customer base, continuously striving to improve internal processes and our customer service. There is a certain amount of administrative work in this role so applicants should have experience with reporting and excel.
Major Position Responsibilities:
Source, review, select, and develop new products in conjunction with Category Manager/Buyer.
Buying responsibility for select product or product lines (conduct vendor meetings, review market trends, and make appropriate product decisions)
Responsible for negotiating resolution for quality control / defective merchandise
Responsible for addressing all internal (Blick)and external (customer / new vendor) product inquiries
Work with buyer in documenting vendor meetings and appropriate follow up
Work with buyer selecting product for print, web, and retail promotions
Approve copy and pricing for both print and web media
Responsible for processing all promotional information for print, retail ,and web channels
Responsible for product data management
Ensure vendor compliance for quality, packaging, labeling, and governmental standards (MSDS/SDS; CPSIA).
Manage samples; incoming requests from vendors and outgoing to art department and outlet store.
Continually monitor website for web page accuracy and product reviews
Assist Category Manager/Buyer with resolving pricing, quality, and service of supply issues.
Monitor back order status.
Facilitate communication to retail merchandisers and copywriters
Work with other internal departments as needed
Flexible to work on any departmental or company project as assigned by management.
Perform category management duties in CM absence
Able to travel domestically on a moderate basis
Required skills and experience:
Four year, on campus college degree
2 or more years like-industry experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail orientated and analytical
Proficient in Excel, particularly pivot tables, vlookups, and other formulas
Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K & Profit Sharing Plan
Incentive Bonus Plans
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
Training Opportunities
Basic & Optional Life Insurance
Employee Discount
Who we are...:
Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.
Our Mission...:
At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.
Reference: 200067126
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Assistant Buyer - Level II
Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by Blick Art Materials
Highland Park, IL
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Your Role...:
The successful applicant will support their Category Manager in all aspects of the buying role, setting up new vendors and skus, maintaining sku level accuracy on our website and in print and supporting their Buyer in purchasing decisions and sales analysis. The Assistant Buyer - Level II will also be given limited buying responsibilities for an appropriate section of your overall categories. This will provide training and allow you to demonstrate your skills and potential based on actual results. The applicant should have at least 1-2 years’ experience in the assistant buyer / merchandiser role. They should be extremely hard working and resourceful, organized and creative. Applicants should be ambitious and committed to Blick and our customer base, continuously striving to improve internal processes and our customer service. There is a certain amount of administrative work in this role so applicants should have experience with reporting and excel.
Major Position Responsibilities:
Source, review, select, and develop new products in conjunction with Category Manager/Buyer.
Buying responsibility for select product or product lines (conduct vendor meetings, review market trends, and make appropriate product decisions)
Responsible for negotiating resolution for quality control / defective merchandise
Responsible for addressing all internal (Blick)and external (customer / new vendor) product inquiries
Work with buyer in documenting vendor meetings and appropriate follow up
Work with buyer selecting product for print, web, and retail promotions
Approve copy and pricing for both print and web media
Responsible for processing all promotional information for print, retail ,and web channels
Responsible for product data management
Ensure vendor compliance for quality, packaging, labeling, and governmental standards (MSDS/SDS; CPSIA).
Manage samples; incoming requests from vendors and outgoing to art department and outlet store.
Continually monitor website for web page accuracy and product reviews
Assist Category Manager/Buyer with resolving pricing, quality, and service of supply issues.
Monitor back order status.
Facilitate communication to retail merchandisers and copywriters
Work with other internal departments as needed
Flexible to work on any departmental or company project as assigned by management.
Perform category management duties in CM absence
Able to travel domestically on a moderate basis
Required skills and experience:
Four year, on campus college degree
2 or more years like-industry experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail orientated and analytical
Proficient in Excel, particularly pivot tables, vlookups, and other formulas
Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K & Profit Sharing Plan
Incentive Bonus Plans
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
Training Opportunities
Basic & Optional Life Insurance
Employee Discount
Who we are...:
Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.
Our Mission...:
At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.
The successful applicant will support their Category Manager in all aspects of the buying role, setting up new vendors and skus, maintaining sku level accuracy on our website and in print and supporting their Buyer in purchasing decisions and sales analysis. The Assistant Buyer - Level II will also be given limited buying responsibilities for an appropriate section of your overall categories. This will provide training and allow you to demonstrate your skills and potential based on actual results. The applicant should have at least 1-2 years’ experience in the assistant buyer / merchandiser role. They should be extremely hard working and resourceful, organized and creative. Applicants should be ambitious and committed to Blick and our customer base, continuously striving to improve internal processes and our customer service. There is a certain amount of administrative work in this role so applicants should have experience with reporting and excel.
Major Position Responsibilities:
Source, review, select, and develop new products in conjunction with Category Manager/Buyer.
Buying responsibility for select product or product lines (conduct vendor meetings, review market trends, and make appropriate product decisions)
Responsible for negotiating resolution for quality control / defective merchandise
Responsible for addressing all internal (Blick)and external (customer / new vendor) product inquiries
Work with buyer in documenting vendor meetings and appropriate follow up
Work with buyer selecting product for print, web, and retail promotions
Approve copy and pricing for both print and web media
Responsible for processing all promotional information for print, retail ,and web channels
Responsible for product data management
Ensure vendor compliance for quality, packaging, labeling, and governmental standards (MSDS/SDS; CPSIA).
Manage samples; incoming requests from vendors and outgoing to art department and outlet store.
Continually monitor website for web page accuracy and product reviews
Assist Category Manager/Buyer with resolving pricing, quality, and service of supply issues.
Monitor back order status.
Facilitate communication to retail merchandisers and copywriters
Work with other internal departments as needed
Flexible to work on any departmental or company project as assigned by management.
Perform category management duties in CM absence
Able to travel domestically on a moderate basis
Required skills and experience:
Four year, on campus college degree
2 or more years like-industry experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail orientated and analytical
Proficient in Excel, particularly pivot tables, vlookups, and other formulas
Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K & Profit Sharing Plan
Incentive Bonus Plans
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
Training Opportunities
Basic & Optional Life Insurance
Employee Discount
Who we are...:
Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.
Our Mission...:
At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.
Reference: 200067126
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