Job Opening: Assistant Retail Buyer
Description
- Position: Full-time, Assistant Retail Buyer (Permanent)
- Location: Honolulu
- Industry: Retail
- Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Pay: $20.00- $23.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Parking: Provided on site!
Job Duties:
- Serve as the main administrative support and backbone for multiple Merchants, assisting with day-to-day operations.
- Assist with evaluating product, pricing, promotions, and inventory strategies to boost sales and profitability.
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust based on demand, costs, and availability.
- Analyze market trends and provide recommendations to improve category performance.
- Recommend adjustments to underperforming programs and ensure alignment with best practices.
- Build relationships with vendors to negotiate better pricing and terms.
- Support vendor and product evaluations, and assist with inventory resets.
- Create and track purchase orders for Merchants.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Stay updated on industry trends through professional development.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Knowledge of gross margins, inventory control, shrinkage, markdowns, and GMROI.
- Retail experience; hardware experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills across all levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and able to multitask effectively.
Equal Opportunity Employer