This job has expired, please see additional jobs below
Assistant Buyer
Tommy Bahama
Seattle, WA, United States
Job Details - this job has expired, please see similar jobs below
Tommy Bahama is a lifestyle company that defines relaxed, sophisticated style. From its casual-yet-upscale collections of men's and women's apparel, swimwear, footwear, accessories and home furnishings to island-inspired cuisine and cocktails with a signature twist at our restaurants, your island escape is well within reach. Tommy Bahama is looking for qualified team members to join our efforts to create an island lifestyle that inspires the world to relax.
MISSION
Responsible for assisting in meeting business objectives and sales targets. Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer in the management of the retail assortment throughout the product lifecycle, including some elements of planning. This role will partner with Planning, Design, eCommerce, Visual Merchandising and Marketing/Creative teams to make sure product selections represents the appropriate direction of the brand as directed by the Buyer/DMM.
KEY RESULTS AREAS
Support the Buyer throughout the product lifecycle:
• Partners with Buyer/DMM during the design cycle to ensure the final product selection will meet business objectives.
• Provides analysis and reporting to the Buyer/DMM to support business objectives.
• Supports daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal sales reporting to internal as well as cross functional teams.
• Maintains retail sample line and acts as liaison to internal partners as samples are required for Marketing, Design, PR, and Visual Merchandising.
• Partners with Planning, Visual Merchandising, eCommerce Merchandising, Design, Marketing/Creative to ensure product selection represents the appropriate direction of the brand as directed by the Buyer/DMM.
• Under the guidance of the Buyer/DMM, the Assistant Buyer supports Planning and Allocations, ensuring each store receives the most productive assortment for their needs.
• Supports the execution of special projects as directed by the Buyer/DMM.
EXPERIENCE, TALENT AND EDUCATION
• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a buying, planning or merchandising role in a multi-location retail operation.
• Strong computer skills; including Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to recognize, analyze and quantify market trends.
• Results-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast past environment.
Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!
Tommy Bahama participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.