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Boot Barn

Assistant Buyer

Boot Barn, Irvine, California, United States, 92616

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Assistant Buyer

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other. At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves "Partners." With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community. Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit

one handshake at a time. The Assistant Buyer is responsible for assisting Buyer in all day-to-day functions within the department, including, but not limited to, product selection process utilizing retail metrics/analysis to achieve company sales, margin, and inventory plan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Buyer in creating assortment and buy sheet following vendor line reviews Maintain an organized system to track all purchase orders from start to finish, ensuring proper receipt flow on seasonal, replenishment, e-com, special events, and new stores. Collaborate and establish rapport with cross-functional partners including, but not limited to, Vendors, Buyers, Planners, Allocators, Visual Merchandisers, Marketing, E-commerce, Item-setup, SSMC, Warehouse personnel, Accounting, and Field team. Assist the Buyer in managing replenishment business based on appropriate turn, sell-through, and model stock Coordinate with Buyer on timing and processing of markdowns, promotions, RTVs, and transfers Partner with sample coordinators in managing Branded and Exclusive Brand samples for e-commerce, shoots, catalogs, marketing, and visual merchandising Proactively troubleshoot & resolve category/departmental issues as it arises and re-prioritize workload as needed Compile and review financial sales data with Buyer, ensuring accuracy to make informed strategic decisions Provide ad hoc reports on product performance utilizing key retail metrics upon request Monitor e-commerce sites for accuracy in product debut dates, images, copy, pricing, and assortment Collaborate with SSMC partner to ensure accuracy of purchase orders Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance. Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management. Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices. Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.