ASSISTANT JEWELRY BUYER
About this position
The Assistant Jewelry Buyer is responsible for supporting the buyers in developing and executing their merchandise strategies to deliver sales, gross profit, and inventory / turnover targets through focused product assortments, pricing strategies and marketing placement. This position ensures merchandise is purchased to maximize results while enhancing the overall department and company strategy. The Assistant Jewelry Buyer will report directly to the Bridal Jewelry Buyers.
Qualifications:
A 4-year undergraduate degree is preferred but not required
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Fine Jewelry / Diamond business as either an assistant buyer or working in a merchandising operations capacity
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite with emphasis on excel and Outlook
Strong math and analytical skills
Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build and maintain vendor partnerships
Ability to work in partnership with store personnel
Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines/p>
Responsibilities:
Supports buyers and merchandise vendors in selection of new lines, styles and programs
Develops relationships with vendors to achieve compliance of Robbins Brothers product expectations and requirements, thereby reducing Q.C. rejects
Updates assortment spreadsheets and picture books
Assists with quarterly analysis of collections to include suggested stock balances and assortment changes
Assists with new style selections, cost analysis and style analysis with existing and new vendors, and store test decisions
Manages vendor profile and agreement files
Organizes and maintains vendor master files
Updates and maintains vendor collection books
Manages pending new product files
Completes all vendor agreement forms regarding: QC, delivery, stock balancing, exclusivity, pricing, and terms regarding purchase order and special orders
Coordinates displays and presentation of new merchandise with visual merchandising department
Responsible for updating current information on sales reports including special orders, class, category, description, price changes, transfers, out of stocks, discontinues, etc.
Works in conjunction with the visual department to ensure visual standards enhance the Robbins Brothers brand
Coordinates displays and presentation of new merchandise with delivery of product
Works with Director of Jewelry to provide information for marketing projects that promote merchandise that include magazine inserts, Robbins Brothers website, featured product emails, holiday mailers, and promotional media campaigns.
Analyze reports
Select merchandise to be advertised
Orders to meet stock level requirements
Written descriptions of featured merchandise
Authorities:
Reports To: Bridal Jewelry Buyers
Direct Reports: This position has no direct reports
LOCATIONS:
Azusa, CA
JOB TYPE:
Full-time