Assists the Buyers with all activities related to Sandal Factory including setting up and maintaining vendors and SKUs, entering and maintaining purchase orders, entering accurate, tracking shipments, and entering price changes.
Identifies business opportunities and recommends new products to the buyer.
Stays current and well-informed on current trends in the market place.
Collaborates with and supports buyers with strategy building, assortment planning, product development, sampling, sourcing, purchasing, marketing, store allocation, and in-season management in order to maximize sales and profits.
Manages vendor relations and new vendor set-up including communication of purchase orders, new accounts, payments, and communication of Sandal Factory policies. Maintains communication with vendors to ensure 100% understanding of our needs and intentions related to their product and to have up-to-date delivery information.
Monitors weekly sales information provided by planning team and contributes to decisions based on trends.
Ensures proper stock levels are maintained at the store and internet sites by completing timely Store Allocations and Purchase Order Pre-Distributions while keeping stock balanced correctly.
Remains constantly aware of expected product arrival times by using available reports such as the UPS Freight Log, the weekly PO Status report, and being in contact with our suppliers.
Stays current with all purchase order notes related to delivery dates or changes to the purchase order.

Work Conditions

Salaries vary depending on experience
Working hours are frequently longer than 8:30 to 5:00. You are generally expected to work until the job is completed.
Buying is mostly office-based, although there are opportunities for travel throughout the year. Work is usually in a fun, but busy and lively atmosphere.
Buyers often visit store locations and during the busy season are required to work in the stores to assist with sales.
Buyers also assist in setting up new locations and travel to other states for sales and other events.
The role will involve frequent contact with wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers.
You will be required to travel to trade shows and to make on-site visits to vendors in order to source new products and to maintain relationships with current suppliers
All other tasks as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Experience:

Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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