NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)
ASSISTANT BUYER - NAVY PRIDE (TEMP)
NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM), Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Overview
ASSISTANT BUYER - NAVY PRIDE (TEMP) at NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM). Job Summary
Assists Buyer and Planner Distributor in various functional merchandising areas. Responsibilities
Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in all functions including assortment planning, execution, advertising coordination, financial planning, execution, merchandise allocation, and replenishment for one or more assigned departments for a worldwide retail organization. Assist the buyer in evaluation, development and execution of appropriate stock assortments and sources of supply for regional and corporate programs. Negotiate with vendors for additional support such as cooperative advertising, freight allowances, coupons, in-store merchandising, demonstrations and training. Responsible for advertising information, program sheets, and tracking the order status to ensure on-time receipts for advertised items. Places orders as directed. At the direction of the Buyer, may assume buying responsibility for specific merchandise classifications. At the direction of the DMM, may assume responsibility for developing inventory projections, planning, and replenishment for specific merchandise classifications. Communicate merchandising programs to worldwide stores and other departments as appropriate. Responsible for new items vendor setup and maintaining accurate item vendor data including pricing in the merchandising system. Work with management to develop and maintain plan-o-grams. Place and track open orders from placement to receipt. Maintain open-to-buy as directed. Assist the Buyer and Planner Distributor in reviewing and monitoring sales, profits, and inventories of stores and distribution centers to ensure maximum performance for assigned departments. Analyze vendor performance with the Buyer and Planner Distributor. Prepare system reports as needed for review and analysis. Conduct store visits in conjunction with the Buyer or Planner Distributor to evaluate merchandising programs and execution; provide recommendations for changes or improvement as appropriate. Participate in advertising meetings, vendor meetings, and merchandise clinics. Attend professional development training. Supervise assigned administrative support staff and delegate tasks as appropriate. Keep abreast of current industry trends through vendor meetings, market trips, trade publications, and commercial store visits. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work under the supervision of the Buyer or Planner Distributor and operate within Navy Exchange policies, procedures, and regulations. Exercise judgment in routine and unusual matters. Performance is evaluated based on operational performance of the assigned departments, skills evaluation, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, and achievement of objectives. Experience and Education
The incumbent must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required. Total of 4 years
of experience consisting of the following: General Experience
3 years general experience in administrative, merchandising, technical or other responsible work enabling knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices, and ability to exercise mature judgment. Or Substitution Of Education For Experience
1 year of education above high school may substitute for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor’s degree for 3 years of general experience. Specialized Experience
1 year progressive experience in procurement practices, methods and procedures; developing and maintaining open-to-buy; selecting sources of supply; price comparisons; stock rotation; planning and developing sales promotions and other merchandise controls, or similar work demonstrating procurement knowledge. Details
Primary Location
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Organization
NEXCOMHQ Job
Buying Schedule
Full-Time (35+ hours) Unposting Date
Ongoing Senioriy/Employment
Entry level Full-time Industries
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ASSISTANT BUYER - NAVY PRIDE (TEMP) at NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM). Job Summary
Assists Buyer and Planner Distributor in various functional merchandising areas. Responsibilities
Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in all functions including assortment planning, execution, advertising coordination, financial planning, execution, merchandise allocation, and replenishment for one or more assigned departments for a worldwide retail organization. Assist the buyer in evaluation, development and execution of appropriate stock assortments and sources of supply for regional and corporate programs. Negotiate with vendors for additional support such as cooperative advertising, freight allowances, coupons, in-store merchandising, demonstrations and training. Responsible for advertising information, program sheets, and tracking the order status to ensure on-time receipts for advertised items. Places orders as directed. At the direction of the Buyer, may assume buying responsibility for specific merchandise classifications. At the direction of the DMM, may assume responsibility for developing inventory projections, planning, and replenishment for specific merchandise classifications. Communicate merchandising programs to worldwide stores and other departments as appropriate. Responsible for new items vendor setup and maintaining accurate item vendor data including pricing in the merchandising system. Work with management to develop and maintain plan-o-grams. Place and track open orders from placement to receipt. Maintain open-to-buy as directed. Assist the Buyer and Planner Distributor in reviewing and monitoring sales, profits, and inventories of stores and distribution centers to ensure maximum performance for assigned departments. Analyze vendor performance with the Buyer and Planner Distributor. Prepare system reports as needed for review and analysis. Conduct store visits in conjunction with the Buyer or Planner Distributor to evaluate merchandising programs and execution; provide recommendations for changes or improvement as appropriate. Participate in advertising meetings, vendor meetings, and merchandise clinics. Attend professional development training. Supervise assigned administrative support staff and delegate tasks as appropriate. Keep abreast of current industry trends through vendor meetings, market trips, trade publications, and commercial store visits. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work under the supervision of the Buyer or Planner Distributor and operate within Navy Exchange policies, procedures, and regulations. Exercise judgment in routine and unusual matters. Performance is evaluated based on operational performance of the assigned departments, skills evaluation, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, and achievement of objectives. Experience and Education
The incumbent must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required. Total of 4 years
of experience consisting of the following: General Experience
3 years general experience in administrative, merchandising, technical or other responsible work enabling knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices, and ability to exercise mature judgment. Or Substitution Of Education For Experience
1 year of education above high school may substitute for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor’s degree for 3 years of general experience. Specialized Experience
1 year progressive experience in procurement practices, methods and procedures; developing and maintaining open-to-buy; selecting sources of supply; price comparisons; stock rotation; planning and developing sales promotions and other merchandise controls, or similar work demonstrating procurement knowledge. Details
Primary Location
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Organization
NEXCOMHQ Job
Buying Schedule
Full-Time (35+ hours) Unposting Date
Ongoing Senioriy/Employment
Entry level Full-time Industries
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