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Assistant Buyer NF3

Employer
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)
Location
Quantico, Virginia
Salary
$40,000-$50,000 annually+ Benefits
Closing date
Feb 9, 2022

Job Details

Supports buyer(s) with reviews and recommendations for new products, vendors, and managing projects that may include, but not limited to: Promotions, events, training, purchase order (PO) management, order log, order tracking, marketing planning and support, pricing and markdown management, store layout/flow and communication.  Assistant buyers assist with and may be responsible for certain aspects related to buying a particular category or business. Assists in establishing selling prices, negotiating terms, delivery dates, special promotions and discounts for designated categories.  Manages inventory levels of assigned lines of business (LOB’s) through open-to-buy.

Maintains relationships with all vendor partners, coordinates meetings and product reviews.

Supports the Buying team(s) to ensure balanced inventories and achieve maximum sales, turnover, and gross margin levels. 

Ensures that monthly open to buy forecasts are executed for departments of responsibility and inventories are on plan. 

Analyzes reports to gather information and report on trends, problem areas, and deficiencies to improve processes, maximize sales and manage inventory levels.  Works to develop expertise in the retail merchandise system to understand proper replenishment, distribution and allocation of merchandise.

Maintains auto replenishment assortment for departments of responsibility.

May negotiate support from vendors for cooperative advertising, freight concessions, markdown support, displays, training, vendor provided in-store support, and any other allowances as directed and are standard in the marketplace.

Assists in the selection of merchandise and coordinates inventory for promotions.  Prepares advertising and coop forms, worksheets, secures samples and performs other related duties as needed in conjunction with corporate promotional events.  Assists in developing vendor produced inserts/flyers to tie-in with major promotional events.

Ensures ad merchandise is allocated to all stores in proper quantities and on time.

Ensures Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) store associates and operations are provided with complete merchandising information pertinent to assigned departments or merchandise classifications communicated through Playbooks, ConneXion, or other approved means of communications with stores.

Assists in management review of retail operations of MCX pertaining to assigned categories.  In conjunction with the Buyer, analyzes, develops and recommends procedures to be used in resolving specific problems to ensure effective merchandising operations.

Assists Buyer with projection of monthly permanent and POS markdowns, and ensures timely and accurate communication of price changes through systems and delivered to the stores.

Assistant Buyer is the liaison for buying team and all other MCCS departments to ensure smooth flow of operations between buyer and logistics, store operations, marketing, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), planning, IT, Retail Support Group, and others as needed.

Under the supervision and by direction of the Buyer may assume buying responsibility for assigned merchandise classifications.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandise Management, Marketing or a related field appropriate to work of the position, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR three years of practical experience that demonstrates knowledge of retail buying, advertising, and merchandising techniques.  Ability to become familiar and comply with DoD, Department of the Navy, and Marine Corps directives, policies, and regulations covering retail operations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages of Excel, and Power Point.

Eligible for incremental telework as determined by MR/MF policy.

Company

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.

We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps. MCCS has a wide variety of worldwide career paths for individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

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