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** Assistant Buyer**
**Job Category****:** Merchandising, Buying & Product Design **Requisition Number****:** ASSIS002756 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
Bluestem Brands, Inc. is the parent company to five eCommerce retail brands. We have one mission: to build a dynamic retail enterprise that wins with direct-to-consumer excellence and entrepreneurial-minded employees focused on serving our customers unique needs. Our leadership is responsive and supportive, empowering those smart and passionate employees who drive our success. We are continually innovating and improving. We take risks, learn from mistakes and celebrate success as a team.
You work hard, and you deserve more than just a paycheck. Bluestem works to do whats right for employees. From the big things (great benefits, employee discounts, and incentive plans) to small touches (jeans-every-day dress code), this is the place youll want to be. And we dont just talk about work-life balance, we try to live it. Join the Bluestem Brands team to make an impact, be inspired, and be valued, every day.
We are seeking an Assistant Buyer for our Drapers brand to be located at our office in Irvine, CA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work closely with buyers to select products and negotiate buys.
* Shop the market to identify current and emerging trends.
* Present the new line (fall or spring) with the buyer to company executives with new merchandise that will be top sellers for the upcoming season.
* Work closely with buyers on planning and placing the initial order and determining the seasonal assortment plan.
* Attend and participate in planning meetings with executives, buyers, inventory control, art directors, and the copy team.
* Analyze and track weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales.
* Collaborate with manufacturers and design teams on private label products to ensure adherence to specs; oversee fit of pre-production merchandise.
* Request samples and follows up on production schedules with vendors.
* Prepares and maintains advertising boards with buyers.
* Prepares and maintains control of samples for initial advertising meetings, fit sessions, and photoshoots.
* On occasion, travel to vendors, showrooms, and trade shows.
* Partner with inventory control to ensure on-time delivery, order updates, inventory levels.
* Work with the quality control team to ensure an accurate fit, care labels, and fabric content is correct.
* Proof copy, request item codes, and perform maintenance on codes as needed throughout the season.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors Degree required. Apparel catalog or retail experience preferred.
* Assistant Buyer experience for 1 to 3 years.
* Good communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, markups, and percentages.
* Ability to multi-task and manage time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Ability to work effectively and creatively within a team environment as well as independently.
* Strong math and computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Experience in Illustrator, In Design, and PLM preferred.
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