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Buyer Assistant

Follett Higher Education · Westchester, Illinois, US

Responsibilities Category Management Support: - Prepares weekly sales reports for distribution to GM and Operations management teams - Analyzes sales using r...

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Responsibilities Category Management Support: - Prepares weekly sales reports for distribution to GM and Operations management teams - Analyzes sales using reporting tools (MMS, RetailIDEAS) as needed for assortment reviews, vendor reviews, internal/external presentations, test programs, and additional reporting as necessary to support sales and merchandise strategy. - Works closely with Merchandise Control team to maintain SKU and pricing information. - Communicates vendor/product information to the Planning and Allocation team including assortment plans, and lead times. - Assists in the assortment execution online including gathering images and proofreading copy. - Executes purchase orders for test programs and seasonal programs. - Responds to inquiries from the field operations team regarding product assortments for the existing and new retail locations. Vendor Relationship Management: - Corresponds with prospective vendors on an ongoing basis and communicates status in the review process. - Communicates with vendors continually regarding the product, pricing, minimums, terms, shipping, labor code compliance, digital imagery, and other vendor-related concerns. - Updates and dist...