Variety Wholesalers, Inc

Assistant Buyer

Variety Wholesalers, Inc  •  Columbus, OH (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

  1. Creates and prepares purchase orders and ensures they are accurate and complete for input into the system. Researches and resolves purchase order discrepancies or issues.
    2. Maintains open to buy files and tracks orders.
    3. Collects and researches information. Prepares various presentations, reports, queries, etc. and distributes as needed.
    4. Coordinates and ensures the efficient execution of the end-to-end sample process for assigned categories.
    5. Provides administrative support for the assigned division and associates as needed including scheduling appointments and maintaining and coordinating calendars to include meetings, lunches, special events, and conference calls.
    6. Reviews and ensures quality pre-ticketing, signage, and marketing accuracy.
    7. Assists with merchandise and assortment planning and merchandise presentation development.
    8. Coordinates attribute sheets and SKU setup, along with data maintenance.
    9. Creates electronic package requests and assists with packaging development.
    10. Understands and supports the financial metrics of the assigned categories and may participate in vendor meetings and negotiations.
    11. Performs other duties as assigned at the discretion of the reporting management team.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred
2. One to three years of retail experience preferred.
3. Strong communication, prioritization, collaboration, and organization skills required.
4. Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
5. Systems savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
6. Self-starter with the ability to work under general supervision required.

Variety Wholesalers, Inc

About Variety Wholesalers, Inc

Roses Discount Stores is a super-regional retail chain founded in 1915 by Paul Howard Rose and headquartered in Henderson, NC. In 1997, Variety Wholesalers, Inc. purchased Roses. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. is a family owned business that began in 1922. In 1949, John W. Pope took over his family’s “Five and Dime” stores, eventually growing them into one of the largest privately owned companies in the United States. Today Variety Wholesalers is based in Henderson, NC and John Pope’s son, Art Pope serves as chairman. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. operates 422 stores throughout the Southeast, primarily comprised of the Roses and Roses Express brands.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Henderson, NC
Year Founded
1922
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