Buyer Assistant

Posted on Oct 7, 2024 by Hometown Grocers, Inc.
De Pere, WI
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Center Store Director, the Buyer Assistant will support and work closely with vendor partners, and the Support Pricing team to ensure accurate sale pricing reaches store level for our guests.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for data entry, maintenance and accuracy of the ad planner and supporting paperwork

Implements sale pricing for all products within assigned department(s)

Initiates DSD form through DSD Macro

Coordinates product billbacks with vendor partners for department cost recovery

Processes billing from vendors for ad placement and movement

Prepares and processes new items fees to our vendors

Develops high level movement reports upon request

Verifies margins per guideline established by the Center Store Director/Price Strategy Manager

Prepares and manages seasonal/assortment items for importing

Supports store associates by answering ad or merchandising inquires

Provides administrative support and data entry for Pricing team

Authorizes payment, returned merchandise, credits and invoice error fees

Partners with the Pricing team to discuss and execute pricing decisions based on parameters set forth by the Center Store Director/Price Strategy Manager

Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of 2 years retail experience

Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office

Retail knowledge pertaining to ordering, shelf maintenance and pricing

Knowledge of or the ability to learn SMS functions and procedures

Exceptional attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset

Ability to multitask and quickly react to changing responsibilities/needs

Excellent oral and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity

The position requires the employee to lift up to 5 pounds on an occasional basis

Sitting or standing at a desk/computer 75% of the time

 WORK SCHEDULE

The Buyer Assistant is an hourly, full-time position.

Reference: 200036321

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Buyer Assistant

Posted on Oct 7, 2024 by Hometown Grocers, Inc.

De Pere, WI
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Center Store Director, the Buyer Assistant will support and work closely with vendor partners, and the Support Pricing team to ensure accurate sale pricing reaches store level for our guests.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for data entry, maintenance and accuracy of the ad planner and supporting paperwork

Implements sale pricing for all products within assigned department(s)

Initiates DSD form through DSD Macro

Coordinates product billbacks with vendor partners for department cost recovery

Processes billing from vendors for ad placement and movement

Prepares and processes new items fees to our vendors

Develops high level movement reports upon request

Verifies margins per guideline established by the Center Store Director/Price Strategy Manager

Prepares and manages seasonal/assortment items for importing

Supports store associates by answering ad or merchandising inquires

Provides administrative support and data entry for Pricing team

Authorizes payment, returned merchandise, credits and invoice error fees

Partners with the Pricing team to discuss and execute pricing decisions based on parameters set forth by the Center Store Director/Price Strategy Manager

Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of 2 years retail experience

Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office

Retail knowledge pertaining to ordering, shelf maintenance and pricing

Knowledge of or the ability to learn SMS functions and procedures

Exceptional attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset

Ability to multitask and quickly react to changing responsibilities/needs

Excellent oral and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity

The position requires the employee to lift up to 5 pounds on an occasional basis

Sitting or standing at a desk/computer 75% of the time

 WORK SCHEDULE

The Buyer Assistant is an hourly, full-time position.

Reference: 200036321

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